Discriminatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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discriminatory

 

[ dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in the workplace

Showing prejudice or bias based on factors such as race, gender, age, or disability. Discriminatory behavior can lead to a hostile work environment and legal consequences.

Synonyms

biased, prejudiced, unfair

Examples of usage

  • Her supervisor's discriminatory remarks made her feel uncomfortable at work.
  • The company was sued for discriminatory hiring practices.
Context #2 | Adjective

in society

Involving the unfair treatment of a particular group of people based on characteristics such as race, religion, or sexual orientation. Discriminatory policies can perpetuate inequality and social injustice.

Synonyms

discriminative, inequitable, oppressive

Examples of usage

  • The discriminatory laws of the past have had lasting effects on minority communities.
  • The organization strives to combat discriminatory practices in society.

Translations

Translations of the word "discriminatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discriminatório

🇮🇳 भेदभावपूर्ण

🇩🇪 diskriminierend

🇮🇩 diskriminatif

🇺🇦 дискримінаційний

🇵🇱 dyskryminacyjny

🇯🇵 差別的な (さべつてきな)

🇫🇷 discriminatoire

🇪🇸 discriminatorio

🇹🇷 ayrımcı

🇰🇷 차별적인

🇸🇦 تمييزي

🇨🇿 diskriminační

🇸🇰 diskriminačný

🇨🇳 歧视性的

🇸🇮 diskriminatoren

🇮🇸 mismunandi

🇰🇿 дискриминациялық

🇬🇪 დისკრიმინაციული

🇦🇿 ayrımcı

🇲🇽 discriminatorio

Etymology

The word 'discriminatory' has its roots in the Latin word 'discriminare', meaning 'to divide' or 'to separate'. The term originally referred to the ability to distinguish or make a distinction between different things. However, over time, it has taken on a negative connotation due to its association with prejudice and bias.

See also: discriminately, discriminating, discrimination, discriminative, discriminator, discriminatorily, indiscriminateness.

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