Discriminatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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discriminatory
[ dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri ]
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
Examples of usage
- Her supervisor's discriminatory remarks made her feel uncomfortable at work.
- The company was sued for discriminatory hiring practices.
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.