Discriminatory
(adjective)
- Showing prejudice or partiality in treatment or opinion.
- Making an unjust distinction in treatment between different categories of people.
- Invidious or oppressive in nature.
Origin:
Late 19th century, from discriminate + -ory.
Examples:
- The law prohibits discriminatory practices in employment.
- The policy was criticized for being discriminatory against certain ethnic groups.
- The discriminatory remarks made by the speaker caused outrage.
- The discriminatory pricing system favored the wealthy customers.
- The discriminatory actions of the club towards women were unacceptable.