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indiscriminate

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈskri-mə-nət How to pronounce indiscriminate (audio)
Definition of indiscriminatenext
as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts donated an indiscriminate jumble of toys, books, and old clothes to the rummage sale

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Recent Examples of indiscriminate Half these people only had careers because the influx of stock market coupons was so indiscriminate that studios hired anyone with an Instagram or a laptop. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 As the army chief, Mladić was the main architect of a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing, directly overseeing widespread and indiscriminate killing, deportations and forcible transfers of civilians. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 In the Artibonite, gangs continued their territorial expansion through indiscriminate attacks on localities, targeting members of self-defense groups and residents inside their homes or in the streets, as well as farmers working in their fields. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 After the 2017 crackdown, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims crossed from Rakhine into neighboring Bangladesh on foot and by boat during shelling, indiscriminate killings and other violence. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
  1. eclectic
  2. varied
  3. mixed
  4. assorted
  5. promiscuous
Adjective
  • My father was a very eclectic and fabulous radio personality.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The volume of the excellent eclectic soundtrack raises the energy level even higher.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of eclectic
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  • The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Possible options include ammunition designed for varied levels of impact, including armor-piercing configurations.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Kids of mixed ages organized their own games and made up their own rules, while adults stayed mostly on the sidelines or stayed away entirely.
    — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But the tenth and final iteration will see a return of many cast members, who have mixed views on the show’s practices.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Underwood threw for 251 yards in his first collegiate start, before any of his assorted coaches could work their magic.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Choose from several assorted designs, including Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin, Apple, Scarecrow, and Acorn.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • Hannigan first hit the cultural zeitgeist as teen witch Willow Rosenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but along the way found particular notoriety as the surprisingly promiscuous band geek Michelle in American Pie (1999).
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And although farmland in the Midwest was once a reliable (if accidental) incubator for milkweed, the development of Roundup Ready crops in the ’90s allowed more promiscuous use of herbicides.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of promiscuous

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“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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