What is another word for Indiscrimination?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪndɪskɹˌɪmɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Indiscrimination refers to the lack of distinction or differentiation, whereby everything is treated or regarded equally. Some popular synonyms for indiscrimination are generalization, lack of discernment, uniformity, or non-discrimination. These words convey the idea of a lack of distinction or discrimination between two or more entities. For example, some people might criticize the hiring policy of a firm, stating that it lacks discernment in terms of selecting the best candidate based on merit. Likewise, someone might point out that a person's behavior demonstrates a certain level of indiscrimination if they show little regard for the differences between things.

What are the hypernyms for Indiscrimination?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Indiscrimination

There need be no doubt but a profound and vindictive resentment runs through the British community, and there is no reason to apprehend that this will be dissipated in the course of further hostilities; although it should fairly be expected to lose something of its earlier exuberant malevolence and Indiscrimination, more particularly if hostilities continue for some time.
"An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation"
Thorstein Veblen
How many authors of fair ability to interest the world have we known in our own day who have been thus sky-rocketed into notoriety by the lazy Indiscrimination of the critic-by-comparison, and then have sunk into a popular contempt as undeserved!
"Backlog Studies"
Charles Dudley Warner Last Updated: February 23, 2009
If the policy of starvation cannot be maintained without this Indiscrimination then so much the worse for Weyler and his policy.
"Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom"
Trumbull White

Semantically related words: discrimination against people with disabilities, discrimination against people with mental illness, discrimination against people with a certain religion, discrimination in the workplace, discrimination in social life

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