Indiscriminate ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Indiscriminate ( adjective )

1. Not making or showing distinctions; not discriminating.
2. Not showing care or attention in making choices or selections.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from in- "not" + discriminate "distinguish".

Examples:

1. The attack was indiscriminate and caused damage to both military and civilian areas.
2. The indiscriminate use of pesticides is harmful to both crops and wildlife.
3. The indiscriminate hiring practices resulted in a lack of qualified employees.
4. He was indiscriminate in his spending and quickly went bankrupt.
5. The indiscriminate cutting of trees will lead to destruction of the environment.

(As a verb)

Indiscriminate ( verb )

1. Not making or showing distinctions; not discriminating.
2. Not showing care or attention in making choices or selections.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from in- "not" + discriminate "distinguish".

Examples:

1. The attack was indiscriminate and caused damage to both military and civilian areas.
2. The indiscriminate use of pesticides is harmful to both crops and wildlife.
3. The indiscriminate hiring practices resulted in a lack of qualified employees.
4. He was indiscriminate in his spending and quickly went bankrupt.
5. The indiscriminate cutting of trees will lead to destruction of the environment.