Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discriminatory
Adjective
/dɪsˈkrɪm.ɪ.nə.tɔːr.i/
Definition
Tending to favor one group over another in an unfair way.
Examples
- The company faced accusations of discriminatory hiring practices against women.
- Many laws were enacted to combat discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
- He spoke out against discriminatory policies that affected minorities.
Meaning
Discriminatory refers to actions or policies that treat people differently based on characteristics like race, gender, age, or religion, leading to unfair advantages or disadvantages.
Synonyms
- biased
- prejudicial
- inequitable
- unfair
