Promiscuity
noun
The act of being sexually active with many different people.
Her mother cautioned her against promiscuity.
Often appears as...
- sexual promiscuity
- casual promiscuity
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Disapproving
noun
The lack of standards or loyalty, especially in business or politics.
There was a shocking level of promiscuity among the company's executives, with contracts awarded to friends and family members.
Often appears as...
- business promiscuity
- political promiscuity
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Disapproving
noun
In biology, the act of change or variation in some thing or things.
Genetic promiscuity can lead to new strains of disease.
Often appears as...
- genetic promiscuity
- molecular promiscuity
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Technical
noun
The act of being sexually active with many different people.
Her mother cautioned her against promiscuity.
Often appears as...
- sexual promiscuity
- casual promiscuity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The lack of standards or loyalty, especially in business or politics.
There was a shocking level of promiscuity among the company's executives, with contracts awarded to friends and family members.
Often appears as...
- business promiscuity
- political promiscuity
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In biology, the act of change or variation in some thing or things.
Genetic promiscuity can lead to new strains of disease.
Often appears as...
- genetic promiscuity
- molecular promiscuity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that discussing sexual promiscuity can be sensitive or offensive in some cultures.
It's important not to assume attitudes towards promiscuity are the same worldwide.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation Awareness
'Promiscuity' often carries a negative judgement about someone’s sexual behavior.
He faced criticism for his promiscuity at a young age.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'promiscuity' can evoke strong emotions, intended or not.
She regretted speaking about her promiscuity so openly.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that discussing sexual promiscuity can be sensitive or offensive in some cultures.
It's important not to assume attitudes towards promiscuity are the same worldwide.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation Awareness
'Promiscuity' often carries a negative judgement about someone’s sexual behavior.
He faced criticism for his promiscuity at a young age.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'promiscuity' can evoke strong emotions, intended or not.
She regretted speaking about her promiscuity so openly.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that discussing sexual promiscuity can be sensitive or offensive in some cultures.
It's important not to assume attitudes towards promiscuity are the same worldwide.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotation Awareness
'Promiscuity' often carries a negative judgement about someone’s sexual behavior.
He faced criticism for his promiscuity at a young age.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'promiscuity' can evoke strong emotions, intended or not.
She regretted speaking about her promiscuity so openly.
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Video examples
Free Love PIPE National...
family do well go home go to that big little wood in my family there are nine people you're getting alive if there are nine people working hard then it is really easy you know despite the reputed promiscuity the most will live by rigorous rules of love
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Let's put birth control...
Because I think one of the reasons we have this huge discomfort talking about contraception is this lingering concern that if we separate sex from reproduction, we're going to promote promiscuity.
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The mysterious life and...
Some even believed he had mystical gifts of prediction and healing. Despite Rasputin’s heavy drinking, petty theft, and promiscuity, his reputation as a monk quickly spread beyond Siberia
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Free Love PIPE National...
family do well go home go to that big little wood in my family there are nine people you're getting alive if there are nine people working hard then it is really easy you know despite the reputed promiscuity the most will live by rigorous rules of love
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Let's put birth control...
Because I think one of the reasons we have this huge discomfort talking about contraception is this lingering concern that if we separate sex from reproduction, we're going to promote promiscuity.
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The mysterious life and...
Some even believed he had mystical gifts of prediction and healing. Despite Rasputin’s heavy drinking, petty theft, and promiscuity, his reputation as a monk quickly spread beyond Siberia
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Quote examples
Dorothy Stratten
Canadian Celebrity
I think I had a more European outlook about the body and sex. The body is in no way dirty, and sex is something beautiful to give to and share with a lover. It has nothing to do with promiscuity, because I only believe in being in love with one man at a time.
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Andrew Sullivan
American Journalist
Although I never publicly defended promiscuity, I never publicly attacked it. I attempted to avoid the subject, in part because I felt, and often still feel, unable to live up to the ideals I really hold.
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Gene Roddenberry
American Producer
We stress humanity, and this is done at considerable cost. We can't have a lot of dramatics that other shows get away with - promiscuity, greed, jealousy. None of those have a place in 'Star Trek.
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James Spader
American Actor
I don't think anybody in the entertainment industry or in politics is surprised by the fact that those worlds are rife with promiscuity and irresponsibility - certainly a lack of accountability.
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Vanessa Morgan
Canadian Actress
When people see 'bisexual,' they still confuse it with promiscuity, which is so wrong. So I was so pumped to be the first bisexual on Riverdale and just normalize that for viewers.
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Julian Clary
English Comedian
A lot of gay men have a lot of sex. That's what we do. But I've stopped all that-the revolving door into my bedroom. Promiscuity. That was of its day, really.
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Mason Cooley
American Writer
Promiscuity is like never reading past the first page. Monogamy is like reading the same book over and over.
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Norman Mailer
American Novelist
Sentimentality is the emotional promiscuity of those who have no sentiment.
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Mark Hoppus
American Musician
Screw them. Yeah. But not literally. I'm not advocating promiscuity.
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Rick Springfield
American Musician
The danger in promiscuity is that it's always barking at your heels.
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Dorothy Stratten
Canadian Celebrity
I think I had a more European outlook about the body and sex. The body is in no way dirty, and sex is something beautiful to give to and share with a lover. It has nothing to do with promiscuity, because I only believe in being in love with one man at a time.
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Andrew Sullivan
American Journalist
Although I never publicly defended promiscuity, I never publicly attacked it. I attempted to avoid the subject, in part because I felt, and often still feel, unable to live up to the ideals I really hold.
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Gene Roddenberry
American Producer
We stress humanity, and this is done at considerable cost. We can't have a lot of dramatics that other shows get away with - promiscuity, greed, jealousy. None of those have a place in 'Star Trek.
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James Spader
American Actor
I don't think anybody in the entertainment industry or in politics is surprised by the fact that those worlds are rife with promiscuity and irresponsibility - certainly a lack of accountability.
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Vanessa Morgan
Canadian Actress
When people see 'bisexual,' they still confuse it with promiscuity, which is so wrong. So I was so pumped to be the first bisexual on Riverdale and just normalize that for viewers.
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Julian Clary
English Comedian
A lot of gay men have a lot of sex. That's what we do. But I've stopped all that-the revolving door into my bedroom. Promiscuity. That was of its day, really.
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Mason Cooley
American Writer
Promiscuity is like never reading past the first page. Monogamy is like reading the same book over and over.
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Norman Mailer
American Novelist
Sentimentality is the emotional promiscuity of those who have no sentiment.
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Mark Hoppus
American Musician
Screw them. Yeah. But not literally. I'm not advocating promiscuity.
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Rick Springfield
American Musician
The danger in promiscuity is that it's always barking at your heels.
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