Definitions of discriminatory
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capable of making fine distinctions
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synonyms:
discriminative
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discriminating
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
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discriminating
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manifesting partiality
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being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
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synonyms:
prejudiced
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homophobic
prejudiced against homosexual people
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jaundiced
showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste
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loaded
(of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence
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antiblack, racist
discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion
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sexist
discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
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Antonyms:
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impartial, unprejudiced
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
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color-blind, colour-blind, nonracist
unprejudiced about race
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open, receptive
ready or willing to receive favorably
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homophobic
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containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice“discriminatory attitudes and practices”
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synonyms:
invidious
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unfavorable, unfavourable
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
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unfavorable, unfavourable
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