Formal and Informal Expressions of indiscriminately

In different contexts, you can replace 'indiscriminately' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'randomly, without discrimination' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'willy-nilly, all over the place' is a commonplace synonym.

indiscriminately: Explore its Definition & Usage

indiscriminately Definition

1in a way that does not show careful thought or planning; randomly
2in a way that does not make distinctions; without careful judgement

Using indiscriminately: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indiscriminately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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The bombs were dropped indiscriminately on the city.
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The police arrested people indiscriminately, regardless of whether they were involved in the protest or not.
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The company laid off employees indiscriminately, without considering their performance.

indiscriminately Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for indiscriminately

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Summary: indiscriminately in Brief

The adverb 'indiscriminately' [ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli] describes actions done without careful thought or planning, or without making distinctions. It is often used to describe negative actions such as dropping bombs or arresting people without proper cause. Synonyms include 'randomly' and 'carelessly', while antonyms include 'selectively' and 'discriminately'.