adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of discriminate form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
2. 2
   Having a discerning judgment or taste

Adjective

1. 1
   showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste wordnet
2. 2
   having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

appreciativediacriticaldiscerningdiscriminativeeclecticselective

Antonyms

All antonyms

undiscriminating

Example

More examples

"Discriminating against people because of their race is a mistake."

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