indiscriminating

[ in-di-skrim-uh-ney-ting ]

adjective

1. not discriminating. discriminating.

Other Words From

• indis·crimi·nating·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indiscriminating¹

First recorded in 1745–55; in- ³ + discriminating

Example Sentences

She is, however, a severe critic of her own work and is greatly disturbed by indiscriminating praise.

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We felt ourselves crushed and beaten by an indiscriminating machine which destroys happiness in the service of jealousy.

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Maurice, an indiscriminating passion in a husband is a mistake that may lead to any crime in a wife.

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Indiscriminating admiration is among the most pleasing traits of youth, but in men of mature years it loses its attractiveness.

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Eulogy, indiscriminating eulogy, is simply an ex parte statement which can have no weight at all.

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