discriminatory

discriminatory
adjective
1. being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
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a prejudiced judge

• Syn: ↑prejudiced
• Ant: ↑unprejudiced (for: ↑prejudiced)
• Similar to:
• Derivationally related forms: ↑discriminate
2. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
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discriminatory attitudes and practices

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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
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a discriminatory tax

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preferential tariff rates

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preferential treatment

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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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