Meanings
1
thoughtlessly; recklessly; indiscriminately
usually written using kana alone
Doing something without careful thought, often with negative consequences. Covers acting rashly, without discretion, or at random.
You shouldn't trust people indiscriminately.
He drove recklessly and caused an accident.
2
excessively; unreasonably; absurdly
usually written using kana alone
Going beyond reasonable limits; used when an action or amount is immoderate or absurdly high.
It was a shop that charged absurdly high prices.
I ate excessively and got a stomachache.
Usage patterns
- むやみに〈動詞〉to do something thoughtlessly or without good reason
It's not good to suspect people without good reason.
- むやみに高いunreasonably/excessively high (price, etc.)
This restaurant is unreasonably expensive.
- むやみに〈物〉に触るto touch something carelessly without thinking
Please don't touch the machine carelessly.
- むやみに怒るto get angry for no good reason
He often gets angry for no good reason.