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单词 discriminatory
释义

discriminatory

adjective

dis·​crim·​i·​na·​to·​ry di-ˈskri-mə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce discriminatory (audio)
-ˈskrim-nə-
1
: discriminative sense 1
2
: applying or favoring discrimination in treatment
discriminatorily
di-ˌskri-mə-nə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce discriminatory (audio)
-ˌskrim-nə-
adverb

Synonyms

  • differential
  • discriminating
  • discriminational
  • discriminative
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Example Sentences

The law prohibits discriminatory hiring practices. a company that was fined for its discriminatory practices in the hiring of women
Recent Examples on the Web International and nongovernmental organizations should pressure him to terminate his country’s discriminatory laws. Daniel Pipes, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 This reality is the result of decades of discriminatory housing and lending practices that have stacked the homeownership deck against racial minorities, said ASU professor Rashad Shabazz. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 The Victor Valley Union High School District disciplined Black students more harshly than others and has agreed to rectify its history of discriminatory practices, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday. Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Ogedegbe mentioned redlining, a discriminatory housing policy that saw lenders refuse to issue credit to borrowers in communities of color. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 27 June 2022 That made Ryanair’s questionnaire policy effectively discriminatory, as Black South African passengers were unlikely to be able to prove their nationality and therefore travel with the Irish carrier within Europe. David Meyer, Fortune, 15 June 2022 Redfin real estate company to end discriminatory policy. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2022 By adding the amendment on the House floor, it wasn’t vetted through enough committee hearings in which legislators could hear about the potential economic impact a discriminatory policy would have on the state. Laura Hancock, cleveland, 2 June 2022 Supreme Ali Khamenei made clear his discriminatory policy in September 2021. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

discriminatory

adjective

dis·​crim·​i·​na·​to·​ry di-ˈskrim-ə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce discriminatory (audio)
: showing discrimination : being unfair
discriminatory work policies

Legal Definition

discriminatory

adjective

dis·​crim·​i·​na·​to·​ry dis-ˈkri-mə-nə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce discriminatory (audio)
1
: applying discrimination in treatment
2
: having unlawful discrimination as an effect

discriminatory

adjective

as in unfair
favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people a company that was fined for its discriminatory practices in the hiring of women

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unfair
  • unjust
  • discriminative
  • discriminating
  • differential
  • unequal
  • inequitable
  • discriminational
  • selective
  • biased
  • prejudicial
  • partisan
  • prejudiced
  • elitist
  • segregative
  • partial
  • clubby

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nondiscriminatory
  • equitable
  • equal
  • fair
  • neutral
  • just
  • objective
  • impartial
  • unbiased
  • unprejudiced
  • uncolored
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