Promiscuous

pruh-mis-kyoo-uhs

/prəˈmɪs.kju.əs/

Adjective

Meaning

  • Promiscuous refers to behavior involving many casual relationships, especially romantic or intimate ones, without emotional commitment.
  • It can also describe something random, unselective, or done without careful choice.

Examples

  • The book discusses the dangers of leading a promiscuous lifestyle.
  • The data in the report seemed promiscuous and lacked proper categorization.
  • He was criticized for being too promiscuous in choosing business partners.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms Antonyms
Indiscriminate Unselective Random Casual Immoral Loose Selective Faithful Disciplined Reserved Monogamous

Word Forms

  • Promiscuously (adverb)
  • Promiscuity (noun)

Origin / Etymology

From Latin promiscuus meaning “mixed, indiscriminate,” from “pro-” (forward) + “miscere” (to mix).

Grammar Information

  • Used to describe behavior involving lack of selection.
  • Used in both social/romantic contexts and general usage.

Translations

  • Hindi: अविवेकी / उच्छृंखल
  • Spanish: promiscuo(a)
  • French: promiscuité (noun) / promiscu(e)
  • German: promiskuitiv
  • Chinese: 滥交的 / 不加选择的
  • Arabic: متساهل في العلاقات / عشوائي

Idioms & Phrases

  • Promiscuous behavior
  • Promiscuous lifestyle
  • Promiscuous decisions (non-romantic usage)

Related Words

  • Indulgent
  • Flirtatious
  • Noncommittal
  • Disorderly
  • Randomized