พร่ำเพรื่อ
indiscriminately
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- 1 indiscriminately、excessively
It describes doing something too often or indiscriminately, without sufficient reason or restraint.
indiscriminately、excessively
It conveys disapproval of an action done excessively or without considering whether it is warranted.
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อย่าใช้เงินพร่ำเพรื่อ yàa cháy ŋən phrâmphrʉ̂a Don't spend money indiscriminately. อย่าใช้เงินพร่ำเพรื่อ details
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ไม่ควรใช้ยาปฏิชีวนะพร่ำเพรื่อ mây khuan cháy yaa patìchiiwaná phrâmphrʉ̂a Antibiotics shouldn't be used indiscriminately. ไม่ควรใช้ยาปฏิชีวนะพร่ำเพรื่อ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The central idea is a lack of restraint or good judgment. Depending on the context, it can emphasize needless repetition, excessive use, or acting without a valid reason. It normally follows a verb or verb phrase, either directly or with อย่าง: verb + พร่ำเพรื่อ or verb + อย่างพร่ำเพรื่อ. It is common in advice and warnings with อย่า (“don't”) or ไม่ควร (“shouldn't”), and is used in both everyday conversation and writing.
Usage
Common contexts include warnings against unnecessary spending or indiscriminate medication use. It also describes giving praise or making declarations of love too freely.
Caution
Avoid using it for positive or neutral frequency, such as studying often. In ไม่ + verb + พร่ำเพรื่อ, the negation means the action is not done indiscriminately or excessively; it does not mean it never happens.
Differences from similar words
1 indiscriminately synonyms
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บ่อย ๆ means “often” and simply describes frequency. พร่ำเพรื่อ suggests that the action happens too often or without good reason.