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discriminatory

(dɪskrɪmɪnətri, US -tɔːri)
adjective
Discriminatory laws or practices are unfair because they treat one group of people worse than other groups.
These reforms will abolish racially discriminatory laws.
Synonyms: prejudiced, biased, partial, weighted More Synonyms of discriminatory
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discriminatory in British English

(dɪˈskrɪmɪnətərɪ, -trɪ) or discriminative (dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɪv)
adjective
1. 
based on or showing prejudice; biased
2. 
capable of making fine distinctions
3. 
(of a statistical test) unbiased
Derived forms
discriminatorily (disˈcriminatorily) or discriminatively (disˈcriminatively)
adverb

discriminatory in American English

(dɪˈskrɪmənəˌtɔri)
adjective
1. 
practicing discrimination, or showing prejudice
2. 
discriminating, or distinguishing

Examples of 'discriminatory' in a sentence
discriminatory

Safe spaces refer to meetings that are welcoming to all but prohibit what is deemed to be discriminatory language.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
People were more offended by discriminatory language, the watchdog claimed.
The Sun (2016)
The report added:'There were many examples given to the researchers of bullying and discriminatory behaviour towards staff and students.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There should be no question of discriminatory behaviour by any organisation that benefits from the taxpayer.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But we abhor any insulting or discriminatory behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Fertility experts have suggested that the law is unfair and discriminatory.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The legal framework provides the context for the emergence of discriminatory practices such as these.
Walklate, Sandra Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process (1989)
The discrimination is being drawn on grounds which are racially discriminatory in a pejorative sense.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This is unfair and discriminatory, they say.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He said that the movement would challenge any false claims and take legal action over any policy changes it considered unfair or discriminatory.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The rail regulator should look at this discriminatory practice which punishes part-time workers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The Labour leader has demanded small firms publish salary details to crack down on discriminatory practices.
The Sun (2016)
Other factors such as lack of control over work, conflicts and discriminatory practices can also have an effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
For years, tens of thousands of workers have paid the price of discriminatory and unfair practices and poorer conditions of employment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We are confident that any gaps that remain are not as a result of discriminatory practice, and will be addressed over time.
The Sun (2016)
If we step back to look at the big picture and then choose grace and empathy, we can avoid many discriminatory practices.
Christianity Today (2000)

In other languages
discriminatory

British English: discriminatory ADJECTIVE
Discriminatory laws or practices are unfair because they treat one group of people worse than other groups.
These reforms will abolish racially discriminatory laws.
  • American English: discriminatory
  • Brazilian Portuguese: discriminativo
  • Chinese: 歧视性的
  • European Spanish: discriminatorio
  • French: discriminatoire
  • German: diskriminierend
  • Italian: discriminatorio
  • Japanese: 差別的な
  • Korean: 차별적인
  • European Portuguese: discriminativo
  • Latin American Spanish: discriminatorio

1 (adjective) 
Definition
based on prejudice
Reforms were introduced which abolished racially discriminatory laws.
Synonyms
prejudiced
She complains that her social worker was prejudiced against her.
biased
The judge was biased.
partial
Some of the umpiring in the tournament was partial.
weighted
favouring
one-sided
She gave a very one-sided account of the affair.
partisan
He is too partisan to be a referee.
unjust
campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws
preferential
Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment.
prejudicial
inequitable
The system is grossly inequitable and inefficient.
2 (adjective) 
Synonyms
discerning
tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller
discriminating
These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers.
analytical
differentiating
astute
He made a series of astute business decisions.
perceptive
a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth
perspicacious (formal)
a man of perspicacious judgment

Additional synonyms

in the sense of astute
Definition
quick to notice or understand
He made a series of astute business decisions.
Synonyms
intelligent,
politic,
bright,
sharp,
keen,
calculating,
clever,
subtle,
penetrating,
knowing,
shrewd,
cunning,
discerning,
sly,
on the ball (informal),
canny,
perceptive,
wily,
crafty,
artful,
insightful,
foxy,
adroit,
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of biased
The judge was biased.
Synonyms
prejudiced,
weighted,
one-sided,
partial,
distorted,
swayed,
warped,
slanted,
embittered,
predisposed,
jaundiced
in the sense of discriminating
These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers.
Synonyms
discerning,
particular,
keen,
critical,
acute,
sensitive,
refined,
cultivated,
selective,
astute,
tasteful,
fastidious

Nearby words of
discriminatory

  • discriminate against someone
  • discriminating
  • discrimination
  • discriminatory
  • discursive
  • discuss
  • discussion

Synonyms of 'discriminatory'

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