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English adjective: discriminatory | |||
| 1. | discriminatory being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand | ||
| Samples | A prejudiced judge. | ||
| Synonyms | prejudiced | ||
| Similar | anti-Semite, antiblack, homophobic, jaundiced, loaded, racist, sexist | ||
| Antonyms | unprejudiced, impartial | ||
| 2. | discriminatory containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice | ||
| Samples | Discriminatory attitudes and practices. Invidious comparisons. | ||
| Synonyms | invidious | ||
| Similar | unfavorable, unfavourable | ||
| Antonyms | favorable, favourable | ||
| 3. | discriminatory capable of making fine distinctions | ||
| Synonyms | discriminative | ||
| Similar | discriminating | ||
| Antonyms | indiscriminating, undiscriminating | ||
| 4. | discriminatory manifesting partiality | ||
| Samples | A discriminatory tax. Preferential tariff rates. Preferential treatment. A preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting. | ||
| Synonyms | preferential | ||
| Similar | advantageous | ||
| Antonyms | disadvantageous | ||
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