unselective

adjective

Definition of unselectivenext
as in undiscriminating

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Recent Examples of unselective The cult film Idiocracy (2006) imagines a future in which Americans' mental capacities have been degraded by generations of pop culture, junk food, and–how to put this delicately–unselective breeding. — Samuel Goldman, The Week, 1 Mar. 2022 With an unselective online-only model seeking to scale rapidly, Lambda is likely to end up somewhere between (free) MOOCs and (costly) for-profit online universities, which – given its ISA model – sounds about right. — Ryan Craig, Forbes, 28 May 2021 Its wide muzzle suggests unselective bulk-feeding on grasses and low-growing herbs. — Smithsonian, 8 May 2018 But Pakistani officials went to pains to say the toll was unselective, with Muslims and Christians among the dead and bereaved. — Daniyal Hassan, Naila Inayat and Salman Masood, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2016 The kind of person, in other words, who these days tends to start a college career—typically at an unselective school—but all-too-often ends up dropping out. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselective
  1. undiscriminating
  2. uncritical
  3. random
  4. haphazard
  5. undemanding
  6. aimless
  7. arbitrary
  8. scattered
Adjective
  • Eating like a child, Veit explains, was once understood to mean being overly excited and undiscriminating about food, not being picky.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Yes, despite her gender-fluid appearance and undiscriminating appeal, Labubu is a girl.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 31 May 2025
Definition of undiscriminating
Adjective
  • But the podcast, while not uncritical, promises only good times with good company.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of uncritical
Adjective
  • Regardless of the reason, a random, one-time-use rub does nothing for deer hunters.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the company’s new subscription product, there is no flurry of random off-topic comments posted by unidentified users.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of random
Adjective
  • However, industry leaders caution against haphazard AI adoption, emphasizing that strategic, disciplined implementation is crucial to avoid significant financial pitfalls.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Communication with employees about the requirement to move to new offices has been haphazard, workers at six agencies said.
    — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of haphazard
Adjective
  • Those working in physically demanding jobs or those exposed to heat, like construction and agriculture, reduced their hours by more than those working in low-exposure and physically undemanding jobs such as office workers.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 22 July 2026
  • This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Definition of undemanding
Adjective
  • Last year, the offense was aimless, punchless and ill-suited for Gio Lopez’s skill set.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Dark skies, aimless days and spring wildflowers draw many people.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of aimless
Adjective
  • Vucic has pushed hard against the protesters, sparking international concern over police violence and arbitrary detentions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Vucic has pushed hard against the protesters as the government faced international criticism over police violence and arbitrary detentions of demonstrators.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of arbitrary
Adjective
  • The scattered pieces of the former storm will likely drift over the Caribbean and soak Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola with a few inches of rain, some of which will reach Florida.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The right words can turn scattered details into a workable plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of scattered

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“Unselective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselective. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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