discriminatory
1. being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand - a prejudiced judge • Syn: prejudiced • Ant: unprejudiced (for: prejudiced) • Similar to: homophobic, jaundiced, loaded, racist, antiblack, anti-Semite, sexist • Derivationally related forms: discriminate 2. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice - discriminatory attitudes and practices - invidious comparisons • Syn: invidious • Similar to: unfavorable, unfavourable • Derivationally related forms: discriminate 3. capable of making fine distinctions • Syn: discriminative • Similar to: discriminating • Derivationally related forms: discriminate, discriminate (for: discriminative) 4. manifesting partiality - a discriminatory tax - preferential tariff rates - preferential treatment - a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting • Syn: preferential • Similar to: advantageous • Derivationally related forms: preference (for: preferential), discriminate
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