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nondiscriminating

nondiscriminating

5.9
Accepting many different kinds without choosing between them
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : indiscriminado
  • He is a nondiscriminating reader who enjoys books of all genres and styles.

Examples

  • His nondiscriminating approach to music allows him to appreciate a wide variety of artists and genres.

  • Their hiring process was criticized for being nondiscriminating and lacking clear standards.

  • The restaurant has a nondiscriminating menu that includes dishes from many different cuisines.

  • Don't be so nondiscriminating!

  • The nondiscriminating nature of the policy raised concerns.

  • The teacher praised her for being a nondiscriminating learner, as she welcomed ideas from every student in the class.

  • The charity adopted a nondiscriminating policy to ensure that aid was provided to everyone in need, regardless of background.

Synonyms

indiscriminate
vsnondiscriminating
23 7.2

Happening without careful choice of people or things

refers more to an internal inability to tell different qualities or signals
undiscriminating
vsnondiscriminating
1 6.9

A person who cannot tell good from bad

focuses on lack of selection rather than poor taste or aesthetic judgement
nonselective
vsnondiscriminating
1 5.1

Not limited to one group or type

emphasizes inability to distinguish rather than broad impact across many kinds
indiscriminating
vsnondiscriminating
8.6

Not careful when choosing people or things

is used for general not being selective rather than just poor judgment
undistinguishing
vsnondiscriminating
8.3

Not able to notice differences between people or things

is about not being selective in choice rather than only inability to notice

Antonyms

118 4.3

To choose carefully and accept only certain people or things

Showing good taste and the ability to notice small differences in quality

How Selective

selective
118 4.3
nondiscriminating
  • Specialized
5.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

nondiscriminating = discriminating (transparent) = non + discriminate + ing

The negative prefix 'non-' straightforwardly negates the adjective 'discriminating', yielding 'not selective' or 'unable to distinguish'.

Etymology

Nondiscriminating comes from non- ('not') plus discriminate ('to see or choose differences', like 'separate'), so it means 'not able or not willing to pick between kinds'. That's why we call a nondiscriminating menu or reader one that is not selective and accepts many types equally.