English Reference
Noun

promiscuity

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US /ˌpɹɑmɪˈskjuəti/ UK /pɹˌɒmɪskjˈuːɪti/ promis·cu·ity UK spelling promiscuities

n.the habit of having sex with many different people. It is often used to describe a lack of care about who you are with or how many partners you have.

n.the practice of engaging in sexual activity with many different partners. Often carries a moral or social judgment, implying a lack of restraint or fidelity.


SIMPLE

The study looked at the link between promiscuity and health.

CONTEXTUAL

In many traditional societies, promiscuity is viewed as a serious violation of social and religious laws.

COMPLEX

The author explores how the perceived rise in promiscuity during the late nineteenth century led to significant shifts in the legal definitions of marriage and property rights.

News reports about the disease largely focused on fear of contagion, the promiscuity and danger of gay men, and the threat of HIV to “normal” Americans.

JSTOR Daily· 3 Jun 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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