noun
- the practice of having casual sexual relationships with multiple partners
- the state of being indiscriminate or lacking selectivity in choices or associations
Usage: often considered inappropriate in formal contexts
Usage: formal usage
Examples
- The study examined attitudes toward promiscuity in different cultures.
- Critics argued that the dating app encouraged promiscuity among young adults.
- The novel explored themes of love, commitment, and promiscuity in modern society.
- His promiscuity in choosing business partners led to several failed ventures.
- The researcher warned against intellectual promiscuity when selecting sources.
- Social conservatives often view promiscuity as a threat to traditional family values.