Discriminating: meaning, definitions and examples
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discriminating
[ dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ ]
in decision making
Showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment, especially in the making of distinctions.
Synonyms
critical, discerning, judicious, selective
Examples of usage
- He was known for his discriminating taste in art.
- She had a discriminating eye for detail.
in behavior towards others
Making or showing an unjust or prejudicial distinction in treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
Synonyms
biased, bigoted, prejudiced, unfair
Examples of usage
- He was accused of discriminating against certain employees based on their gender.
- Discriminating behavior is not tolerated in this workplace.
Translations
Translations of the word "discriminating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discriminatório
🇮🇳 भेदभावपूर्ण
🇩🇪 diskriminierend
🇮🇩 diskriminatif
🇺🇦 дискримінуючий
🇵🇱 dyskryminujący
🇯🇵 差別的な
🇫🇷 discriminatoire
🇪🇸 discriminatorio
🇹🇷 ayrımcı
🇰🇷 차별적인
🇸🇦 تمييزي
🇨🇿 diskriminační
🇸🇰 diskriminačný
🇨🇳 歧视性的
🇸🇮 diskriminatoren
🇮🇸 mismunandi
🇰🇿 дискриминациялы
🇬🇪 დისკრიმინაციული
🇦🇿 ayrı-seçkilik edən
🇲🇽 discriminatorio
Word origin
The word 'discriminating' originated from the Latin word 'discriminat-' which means 'distinguished'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include both the positive aspect of showing discernment and the negative aspect of making unjust distinctions. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, highlighting the importance of careful judgment and the negative consequences of unfair discrimination.
See also: discriminately, discrimination, discriminative, discriminator, discriminatorily, discriminatory, indiscriminateness.