Definitions

indiscriminate

[in-di-skrim-uh-nit] / ˌɪn dɪˈskrɪm ə nɪt /

ADJECTIVE

random, chaotic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aimless extensive haphazard unplanned wholesale

WEAK

assorted broad careless confused designless desultory general heterogeneous hit-or-miss imperceptive jumbled mingled miscellaneous mixed mongrel motley multifarious promiscuous purposeless shallow spot superficial sweeping unconsidered uncritical undiscriminating unmethodical unselective unsystematic varied variegated wide

Antonyms

STRONGEST

planned

WEAK

chosen critical definite discriminatory methodical particular selective specific systematic

Example Sentences

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As anti-aging science continues to evolve, these strategies could eventually support healthier aging while reducing the risks associated with indiscriminate senescent cell removal.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Shares of software stocks snapped back on Monday, after what analysts believe was an indiscriminate selloff that stormed the market last week.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Bill Fitzpatrick, portfolio manager at Logan Capital Management, said the selloff has been indiscriminate, creating opportunity for active stock pickers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Politico’s description, meanwhile, was that Blair “encouraged members to curb their hard-line rhetoric about indiscriminate deportations, indicating it could cost them key voting blocs.”

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

If I got to be so indiscriminate about what I ate, it was not simply because of appalling hunger; it was also plain rush.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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