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
Word origin
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.