discriminatory

/dəˌskrɪmənəˈtɔri/

/dɪsˈkrɪmɪnətɔri/

Other forms: discriminatorily

Definitions of discriminatory

1. adjective

   capable of making fine distinctions
   synonyms: discriminative

   discriminant, discriminating

   showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
2. adjective

   manifesting partiality
   “a discriminatory tax”

   synonyms: preferential

   advantageous

   giving an advantage
3. adjective

   being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
   synonyms: prejudiced

   homophobic

   prejudiced against homosexual people

   jaundiced

   showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste

   loaded

   (of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence

   antiblack, racist

   discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion

   sexist

   discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
4. adjective

   containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
   “discriminatory attitudes and practices”

   synonyms: invidious

   unfavorable, unfavourable

   not encouraging or approving or pleasing