Promiscuous

Pronunciation: /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

Definitions of promiscuous

adjective characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis

Example Sentences

A1 She was warned not to be promiscuous with her personal information online.

A2 The promiscuous use of pesticides in the area has led to environmental concerns.

B1 The promiscuous behavior of the celebrity caused a scandal in the tabloids.

B2 The company's promiscuous approach to hiring led to a high turnover rate.

C1 The promiscuous distribution of resources among departments caused inefficiencies.

C2 The artist's promiscuous experimentation with different styles resulted in a unique and eclectic body of work.

Examples of promiscuous in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to investigate the behaviors of promiscuous individuals in the population.

informal She's known for being promiscuous and dating multiple people at once.

slang I heard he's pretty promiscuous, always hooking up with different people.

figurative The company's promiscuous spending habits eventually led to bankruptcy.

Grammatical Forms of promiscuous

• past tense: promiscuous
• plural: promiscuous
• comparative: more promiscuous
• superlative: most promiscuous
• present tense: promiscuous
• future tense: will be promiscuous
• perfect tense: has been promiscuous
• continuous tense: is being promiscuous
• singular: promiscuous
• positive degree: promiscuous
• infinitive: to be promiscuous
• gerund: promiscuously
• participle: promiscuous

Origin and Evolution of promiscuous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'promiscuous' originated from the Latin word 'promiscuus', meaning mixed or indiscriminate.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe things mixed or indiscriminate, the word 'promiscuous' evolved to refer to behavior or relationships involving multiple partners without commitment or exclusivity.