Discriminatory

//dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).
  2. 2
    Showing prejudice or bias.
Adjective
  1. 1
    manifesting partiality wordnet
  2. 2
    being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand wordnet
  3. 3
    capable of making fine distinctions wordnet
  4. 4
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
advantageousbigoteddiscriminationaldiscriminativediscriminativeintolerant

Example

More examples

"I think that Japan's marriage system is an unequal and discriminatory contract disadvantageous to men."

Etymology

From discriminate + -ory.

Related phrases

non-discriminatory

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