Definitions
- Describing a person who lacks the ability to distinguish or differentiate between things. - Referring to an action or behavior that is not selective or discerning. - Talking about a situation where there is no discrimination or differentiation made.
- Referring to an action or behavior that is done without careful consideration or thought. - Describing something that is not based on any particular criteria or standard. - Talking about a situation where there is no distinction made between different things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that lack discrimination or differentiation.
- 2Both words can be used to describe situations where there is no distinction made between different things.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and suggest a lack of thoughtfulness or care.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Undiscriminative is less commonly used than indiscriminate.
- 2Connotation: Undiscriminative suggests a lack of ability or skill, while indiscriminate suggests a lack of thoughtfulness or care.
- 3Focus: Undiscriminative focuses on the individual's inability to distinguish between things, while indiscriminate focuses on the action or behavior itself.
- 4Scope: Indiscriminate is broader in scope and can be used to describe a wider range of situations than undiscriminative.
- 5Formality: Indiscriminate is more commonly used in formal contexts than undiscriminative.
Remember this!
Undiscriminative and indiscriminate are synonyms that describe actions or behaviors that lack discrimination or differentiation. However, undiscriminative emphasizes the individual's inability to distinguish between things, while indiscriminate focuses on the action or behavior itself. Additionally, indiscriminate is more commonly used and has a broader scope than undiscriminative.
