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!
Example
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'.
