discriminating

• Beschreibt eine Person, die feine Unterschiede wahrnehmen kann, besonders in Fragen des Geschmacks, der Qualität oder des Urteilsvermögens; auch wählerisch oder anspruchsvoll.

Describes someone who is able to make fine distinctions, especially in matters of taste, quality, or judgment.

1. Showing refined tasteC1formal

   Demonstrating careful judgment and discernment, especially in matters of taste, style, or quality.

   anspruchsvoll

   • The restaurant is popular among discriminating diners who appreciate fine cuisine.
   • She has a discriminating eye for vintage furniture.
   • Only a discriminating collector would notice the subtle differences in the paintings.

   Synonymeastutecultivateddiscerninginsightfuljudiciousparticularperceptiverefinedselectivetasteful

   Antonymeindiscriminateuncriticalundiscerningundiscriminating

2. Able to distinguish fine detailsC1formal

   Having or demonstrating the ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions between similar things.

   Scharfsinnig

   • A discriminating reader can detect the author's subtle use of irony.
   • The critic is known for her discriminating analysis of film techniques.
   • His discriminating mind allowed him to identify the flaws in the argument.

   Synonymeacuteastutediscerninginsightfuljudiciouskeenperceptiveperspicaciousrefinedsharpshrewdsubtle

   Antonymeindiscriminateinsensitiveobtuseundiscerningundiscriminating

• Verb, das das Erkennen von Unterschieden zwischen Dingen bezeichnet oder die ungerechte Behandlung von Personen aufgrund von Gruppenmerkmalen.

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing a distinction or difference between things, or treating someone unfairly based on group characteristics.

1. Recognize a differenceB2formal

   To recognize or perceive a difference between two or more things.

   Unterscheiden

   • It is important to discriminate between facts and opinions.
   • She can discriminate subtle differences in wine flavors.
   • The test measures the ability to discriminate colors.

   Synonymedifferentiatediscerndistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antonymeconflateconfuseequate

2. Treat unfairlyB2formal

   To treat a person or group unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

   Diskriminieren

   • It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their religion.
   • The company was sued for discriminating against older workers.
   • We must not discriminate based on gender in hiring practices.

   Synonymebiasdisfavorprejudice