promiscuous

The definition of promiscuous is a lack of discrimination or a person who casually has sex.

(adjective)

An example of promiscuous is a TV actress whose character is seen in bed with many different men.

See promiscuous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

consisting of different elements mixed together or mingled without sorting or discrimination
characterized by a lack of discrimination; specif., engaging in sexual intercourse indiscriminately or with many persons
without plan or purpose; casual

Origin: L promiscuus < pro-, forth (see pro-) + miscere, to mix

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See promiscuous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners.
Lacking standards of selection; indiscriminate.
Casual; random.
Consisting of diverse, unrelated parts or individuals; confused: “Throngs promiscuous strew the level green” (Alexander Pope).

Origin:

Origin: From Latin prōmiscuus, possessed equally

Origin: : prō-, intensive pref.; see pro-¹

Origin: + miscēre, to mix; see meik- in Indo-European roots

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