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 The substance can cause indiscriminate damage. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 June 2026 The government has also been accused of war crimes, including indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 My devotion to Crichton wasn’t indiscriminate. — Ian MacKenzie, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026 Being a member of a paramilitary group does not legitimize his murder, and soldiers and Ministry of Interior officers alike are now being killed in indiscriminate American and Israeli airstrikes. — Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
  1. eclectic
  2. varied
  3. mixed
  4. assorted
  5. promiscuous
Adjective
  • Thirty years on, Soho Grand’s certainly still got its eclectic edge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
  • The Chanel cruise 2027 collection included an eclectic mix of footwear ranging from these pumps to slingbacks with metallic cap toes to the controversial barefoot shoe.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of eclectic
Adjective
  • In discussing her varied interests and style sense, Pilar Queen said her mother developed her own sense of style and wasn’t influenced by her own mother.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Wash fruits and vegetables under running water and eat a varied diet instead of relying heavily on the same foods every day.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Despite its mixed reception and the eventual drama surrounding its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, and the following implosion during awards season, it got nominated for best picture at the 2023 Academy Awards, and Vaccarello got close to Oscar glory.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • Within individual subgroups, results are mixed and don’t show uniform, systemwide gains.
    — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
Definition of assorted
Adjective
  • The difference between a monogamous rodent and a promiscuous one came down not to some grand moral distinction, but to the density of hormone receptors in specific regions of the brain’s reward circuitry.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
  • Nio Russell is a vocal standout as Joanne, the brainy but long-suffering girlfriend of the promiscuous and self-absorbed performance artist Maureen, played with endearing confidence by Michael Amira Temple.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Definition of promiscuous

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