Unselective

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌn.sɪˈlɛktɪv/

Definitions of unselective

adjective describing someone or something that does not make careful or deliberate choices; choosing without discrimination or thought

Example Sentences

A1 She is unselective when it comes to choosing what to watch on TV.

A2 The store has an unselective collection of items, ranging from clothing to electronics.

B1 The company takes an unselective approach to hiring new employees, giving everyone a chance.

B2 The artist's unselective use of colors in their paintings creates a vibrant and dynamic effect.

C1 The politician's unselective promises during the campaign led to disappointment among voters.

C2 The chef's unselective experimentation with flavors resulted in a unique and innovative menu.

Examples of unselective in a Sentence

formal The college has an unselective admissions process, accepting students from a wide range of backgrounds.

informal The restaurant is unselective about who they hire, as long as you can cook, you're in.

slang The club is pretty unselective, they let anyone in who knows the secret password.

figurative His unselective taste in music means he enjoys listening to a wide variety of genres.

Grammatical Forms of unselective

past tense

unselected

plural

unselectives

comparative

more unselective

superlative

most unselective

present tense

unselective

future tense

will be unselective

perfect tense

has been unselective

continuous tense

is being unselective

singular

unselective

positive degree

unselective

infinitive

to be unselective

gerund

being unselective

participle

unselective

Origin and Evolution of unselective

First Known Use: 1923 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unselective' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'selective' meaning 'choosy' or 'discriminating'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'unselective' has evolved to be commonly used in various contexts to describe things that lack discrimination or careful selection.