indiscriminating
- adjective
- /ˌɪndɪsˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/
- His indiscriminating taste in music makes it hard to find something he truly enjoys.
Examples
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He had an indiscriminating taste in music, enjoying almost every genre without preference.
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Her indiscriminating generosity meant she gave to every cause, regardless of its merit.
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The company's indiscriminating hiring practices led to a mix of skilled and unskilled workers.
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The indiscriminating shopper bought everything on sale without considering quality.
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The indiscriminating approach to purchasing resulted in many products that were of poor quality.
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Her indiscriminating taste in music made it difficult for her friends to recommend anything specific.
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The indiscriminating use of pesticides harmed both beneficial insects and crops alike.
Synonyms
Happening without careful choice of people or things
Treating all people fairly and equally without favoring anyone
A person who cannot tell good from bad
Treating all people the same without unfair preference
Antonyms
How Discriminating
Surface Forms
Morphology
indiscriminating = discriminating (semi-transparent) = in + discriminate + ing
For learners who know the adjective 'discriminating', adding negative 'in-' straightforwardly gives 'not discriminating'.
Etymology
Indiscriminating is made from in- 'not' and discriminate 'to see or choose differences'. So it means 'not choosing carefully' or 'not noticing differences', which is why it describes a lack of careful judgment.