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DISCRIMINATORY

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Discriminatory.

Discriminatory - as an adjective

Being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

Example: "A prejudiced judge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prejudiced23

Discriminatory - as an adjective satellite

Containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

Example: "Discriminatory attitudes and practices"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invidious13

Capable of making fine distinctions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discriminative22

Manifesting partiality

Example: "A discriminatory tax"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preferential17

Example Sentences

"The company has a discriminatory policy that only promotes men to management positions."
"The judge ruled that the landlord's actions were discriminatory and ordered him to pay damages."
"The discriminatory hiring practices of the company resulted in a lack of diversity in the workforce."
"She filed a complaint against her employer for engaging in discriminatory behavior."
"The law prohibits any form of discriminatory treatment based on race or gender."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCRIMINATORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discriminatory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCRIMINATORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is DISCRIMINATORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discriminatory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCRIMINATORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is DISCRIMINATORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discriminatory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCRIMINATORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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