Done without careful judgment or selection; random and without distinction between different types or categories. Often implies a lack of proper consideration or targeting.
From Latin 'indiscriminatus,' combining 'in-' (not) and 'discriminatus' (distinguished). The root 'discriminare' means 'to separate or distinguish.' The word developed its current meaning of 'without distinction' in the 17th century.
Think of someone spraying bug spray everywhere in their house instead of targeting specific areas - that's indiscriminate action. It's like using a sledgehammer when you need a scalpel!
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