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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.


SIMPLE

The new rule is discriminatory against older workers.

CONTEXTUAL

She filed a complaint because the hiring process was discriminatory toward women.

COMPLEX

The policy was widely criticized as discriminatory, favoring urban residents while neglecting rural communities.

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Often followed by 'against' or 'toward' to specify the affected group.

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