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The definition of indiscriminate is something random or without careful choice.

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An example of indiscriminate used as an adjective is an indiscriminate man who flirts with every woman he sees.
An example of indiscriminate used as an adjective is making an indiscriminate offer on the house you see, not knowing if you can afford to make the payments.

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See indiscriminate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not based on careful selection or a discerning taste; confused, random, or promiscuous
not discriminating; not making careful choices or distinctions

Related Forms:

indiscriminately adverb

See indiscriminate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not making or based on careful distinctions; unselective: an indiscriminate shopper; indiscriminate taste in music.
Random; haphazard: indiscriminate violence; an indiscriminate assortment of used books for sale.
Confused; chaotic: the indiscriminate policies of the previous administration.
Unrestrained or wanton; profligate: indiscriminate spending.

Related Forms:

inˌdis·crimˈi·nate·ly adverb

inˌdis·crimˈi·nate·ness noun

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