as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
donated an indiscriminate jumble of toys, books, and old clothes to the rummage sale
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of indiscriminate
Rights experts and residents have accused the army of indiscriminate airstrikes as well as attacks on civilians, most recently revenge attacks in Wad Madani this week.
—
Reuters, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
This administration’s legacy is stained with the blood of countless Palestinian civilians – men, women, and children – alongside the many captives killed in Israel’s indiscriminate bombing campaigns, carried out with U.S. backing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2025
For instance, these groups criticized Israel's pager attack on Hezbollah as being indiscriminate because a handful of civilians were unfortunately injured and killed out of the thousands of Hezbollah fighters who were effectively removed from the battlefield.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
But the combination of executive orders, laws and military commands were indiscriminate and their brunt fell upon innocent Japanese Americans, who were forced into concentration camps without regard for their loyalty, only their ancestry.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indiscriminate 
Reuters, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
This administration’s legacy is stained with the blood of countless Palestinian civilians – men, women, and children – alongside the many captives killed in Israel’s indiscriminate bombing campaigns, carried out with U.S. backing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2025
For instance, these groups criticized Israel's pager attack on Hezbollah as being indiscriminate because a handful of civilians were unfortunately injured and killed out of the thousands of Hezbollah fighters who were effectively removed from the battlefield.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
But the combination of executive orders, laws and military commands were indiscriminate and their brunt fell upon innocent Japanese Americans, who were forced into concentration camps without regard for their loyalty, only their ancestry.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indiscriminate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indiscriminate
Adjective
-
From football explained in club terms to McConaughey channeling Mike Ditka, this ad promises eclectic humor with broad appeal.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
-
In Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, the Baseball Writers Association delivered quite an eclectic trifecta to Cooperstown on Tuesday.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The basic principles are simple: enlist layers, neutral, earthy tones, and build interest with varied textures.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
-
The Chromebook's chassis combines sturdy plastic and aluminum, finished in black with varied textures for visual appeal.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
There are some recipes that fall into the no-bake category that require a little melting on the stove, but as a general rule, most are simply mixed and shaped.—
Tammy Algood,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
-
In just one week, our group alongside community partners, painted an elementary school, mixed cement for outhouses and wells in villages, and assembled and delivered water filters to homes.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
There are also entrees like an assorted sandwich platter, pulled pork sliders, chicken parmesan, mac & cheese, and baked penne alfredo-marinara.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
-
The living room set was flanked by a piñata and a tetherball with a coffee table and assorted props down in front.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Lithgow makes Jim a foul-mouthed rebel, a reactionary against movements for non-binary and bisexual visibility, a promiscuous flirt, a narcissistic father, and a loving grandfather.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
5 Feb. 2025
-
For markets, this China-first approach has been manifest in Washington’s promiscuous use of unilateral sanctions against Asian companies that interact with China’s high-tech industrial base.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near indiscriminate
Cite this Entry
“Indiscriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indiscriminate. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share