Definitions
- Referring to something that has not been sorted or categorized based on specific criteria. - Talking about a group of people or things that have not been differentiated or distinguished from one another. - Describing an action or behavior that is not selective or particular in its approach.
- Describing an action or behavior that is done without careful consideration or thought. - Referring to something that is not based on any particular criteria or standard. - Talking about a group of people or things that are not distinguished or differentiated from one another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of discrimination or differentiation.
- 2Both words can be used to describe actions, behaviors, or groups of people or things.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe situations where there is no clear criteria or standard being applied.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Undiscriminated is less commonly used than indiscriminate.
- 2Intensity: Indiscriminate is often used to describe extreme or severe situations, while undiscriminated is more neutral in tone.
- 3Connotation: Indiscriminate has a stronger negative connotation than undiscriminated.
- 4Scope: Indiscriminate can refer to a wider range of situations than undiscriminated.
Remember this!
While undiscriminated and indiscriminate share some similarities in their meanings, they differ in their usage, intensity, connotation, scope, and etymology. Both words describe a lack of discrimination or differentiation, but indiscriminate is more commonly used and has a stronger negative connotation than undiscriminated. Indiscriminate is often used to describe extreme or severe situations, while undiscriminated is more neutral in tone and refers to situations where no specific criteria or standard is being applied.
