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- [dih-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skrim-uh-nuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈskrɪm ə nəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of discriminatory word
- adjective discriminatory characterized by or showing prejudicial treatment, especially as an indication of bias related to age, color, national origin, religion, sex, etc.: discriminatory practices in housing; a discriminatory tax. 1
- adjective discriminatory discriminative (defs 1, 2). 1
- noun discriminatory Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. 1
- adjective discriminatory unfair, prejudiced 1
- adjective discriminatory Discriminatory laws or practices are unfair because they treat one group of people worse than other groups. 0
- adjective discriminatory based on or showing prejudice; biased 0
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Origin of discriminatory
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; discriminate + -ory1
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Parts of speech for Discriminatory
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discriminatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discriminatory
adj discriminatory
- prejudiced — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
- biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
- inequitable — not equitable; unjust or unfair: an inequitable decision.
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
adjective discriminatory
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
- bigoted — Someone who is bigoted has strong, unreasonable prejudices or opinions and will not change them, even when they are proved to be wrong.
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- prejudicial — causing prejudice or disadvantage; detrimental.
Antonyms for discriminatory
adj discriminatory
- impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
- unbiased — not biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.
- unprejudiced — not prejudiced; without preconception; unbiased; impartial: the unprejudiced view of the judge.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
adjective discriminatory
- criminatory — Relating to, or involving, crimination; accusing.
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