indiscriminate
UK: ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət | US: ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət
adj. done or acting without careful judgment; random or haphazard
adj. not selective; applying equally to all things or people
The word "indiscriminate" combines the negative prefix "in-" (from Latin, meaning "not") with "discriminate" (from Latin "discriminare," meaning "to divide or distinguish"). The root "discriminate" itself derives from "discrimen" (Latin for "distinction"). Over time, "indiscriminate" evolved to describe actions or behaviors lacking distinction or selectivity, often implying carelessness or broad application.
The bombing was indiscriminate, harming civilians and soldiers alike.
She has an indiscriminate taste in music, enjoying everything from classical to pop.
The virus spreads in an indiscriminate manner, affecting people of all ages.
His indiscriminate spending habits left him in debt.
The charity provides aid indiscriminately, without checking recipients' backgrounds.