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discriminatory

/dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tɔːr.i/

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adjective

C1formalcommonpolitical/dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tɔːr.i/

Describing actions, policies, or practices that make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

ruОписывающий действия, политику или практику, которые проводят несправедливое или предвзятое различие в обращении с разными категориями людей, особенно по признаку расы, возраста, пола или инвалидности.esQue describe acciones, políticas o prácticas que establecen una distinción injusta o parcial en el trato hacia diferentes categorías de personas, especialmente por motivos de raza, edad, sexo o discapacidad.frQui établit une distinction injuste ou partiale dans le traitement de différentes catégories de personnes, notamment en raison de la race, de l'âge, du sexe ou du handicap.deBezeichnet Handlungen, Politiken oder Praktiken, die ungerecht oder voreingenommen zwischen verschiedenen Gruppen von Menschen unterscheiden, besonders aufgrund von Rasse, Alter, Geschlecht oder Behinderung.ptQue descreve ações, políticas ou práticas que fazem distinção injusta ou preconceituosa no tratamento de diferentes categorias de pessoas, especialmente com base em raça, idade, sexo ou deficiência.zh形容带有歧视性的、不公平对待不同群体的行为、政策或做法,尤指基于种族、年龄、性别或残疾等因素的区别对待。arوصفٌ لأفعال أو سياسات أو ممارسات تُنشئ تمييزاً غير عادل أو متحيّزاً في المعاملة بين فئات مختلفة من الناس، لا سيّما بسبب العرق أو السنّ أو الجنس أو الإعاقة.

  1. Showing prejudice or bias B2 formal

    Characterized by unfair treatment of a person or group based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

    • The company was sued for its discriminatory hiring practices.
    • Discriminatory laws were abolished after years of protest.
    • She faced discriminatory comments because of her accent.

    ruДискриминационныйesdiscriminatoriofrDiscriminatoiredediskriminierendptDiscriminatóriozh歧视性的arتمييزي

    Synonymes: bigotedinequitableone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedprejudicialslantedunequalunfairunjust

    Antonymes: equitablefairimpartialjustunbiased

  2. Making fine distinctions C1 formal

    Able to recognize or make subtle differences between things.

    • The critic had a discriminatory eye for detail in the painting.
    • Her discriminatory taste in music sets her apart from her peers.
    • A good wine taster must have a discriminatory palate.

    ruРазборчивыйesDiscriminatoriofrQui fait des distinctions finesdeUnterscheidungsfähigptDiscriminativozh有辨别力的arمُمَيِّز

    Synonymes: acuteastutediscerningdiscriminativejudiciouskeenperceptivesharpsubtle

    Antonymes: indiscriminateundiscriminating

  3. Showing partiality B2 formal

    Manifesting favoritism or unfair preference for one side over another.

    • The referee's decisions were discriminatory towards the home team.
    • A discriminatory policy favored senior employees over new hires.
    • The judge was accused of being discriminatory in his rulings.

    ruПристрастныйesDiscriminatoriofrdiscriminatoire (qui marque une partialité)deParteiischptDiscriminatóriozh偏袒的arمتحيز

    Synonymes: inequitableone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedtendentiousunfairunjust

    Antonymes: equitablefairimpartialneutralobjectiveunbiased

  • more discriminatory comparative form
  • most discriminatory superlative form