discriminatory
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪsˈkɹɪmənəˌtɔɹi// UK //dɪskɹˈɪmɪnətəɹˌi// dis·crim·i·na·to·ry
adj. treating people unfairly because of who they are — like their race, age, or gender.
adj. showing or involving unfair treatment of different groups of people, typically based on prejudice rather than merit.
The new rule is discriminatory against older workers.
She filed a complaint because the hiring process was discriminatory toward women.
The policy was widely criticized as discriminatory, favoring urban residents while neglecting rural communities.
Usage
Often followed by 'against' or 'toward' to specify the affected group.