indiscriminate

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An indiscriminate action or decision is one that doesn't consider the details or consequences. It's often an impulsive choice made without thinking carefully about what might happen.

When we talk about something being indiscriminate, we usually mean it in a bad way – like a teacher being too strict with punishments or a manager making decisions without listening to others' opinions. But the word can also describe situations where people are overly generous and don't think about who gets the benefits, like a charity giving away money without checking if the recipients really need it.

How common is "indiscriminate"?

Word indiscriminate is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • (of things) Not marked by discrimination or discernment; (by extension) confused, promiscuous.

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