Synonyms of discriminating

discriminating 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in discriminatory

favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people

accused of discriminating practices in the hiring of employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discriminatory
• discriminative
• unfair
• differential
• unjust
• selective
• discriminational
• unequal
• biased
• prejudiced
• partisan
• inequitable
• prejudicial
• elitist
• partial
• segregative
• clubby

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nondiscriminatory
• equal
• equitable
• fair
• neutral
• impartial
• unbiased
• objective
• just
• unprejudiced
• uncolored

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• nondiscriminatory
• equal
• equitable
• fair
• neutral
• impartial
• unbiased
• objective
• just
• unprejudiced
• uncolored

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2

as in distinguishing

serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group

a discriminating feature of poison ivy is a compound leaf with three mitten-shaped leaflets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishing
• characteristic
• distinctive
• distinct
• typical
• identifying
• individual
• peculiar
• diagnostic
• symptomatic
• unmistakable
• diagnostical
• proper
• classic
• idiosyncratic
• identifiable
• general
• specific
• common
• usual
• particular
• generic
• special
• pronounced
• normal
• model
• regular
• especial
• paradigmatic
• archetypal
• archetypical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• atypical
• uncharacteristic
• untypical
• nontypical

• atypical
• uncharacteristic
• untypical
• nontypical

discriminating

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verb

present participle of discriminate

as in differentiating

to understand or point out the difference in

the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differentiating
• distinguishing
• discerning
• separating
• differencing
• secerning
• understanding
• contradistinguishing
• dividing
• knowing
• comprehending
• demarcating
• grasping
• severing
• setting off
• parting
• marking (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confusing
• mixing (up)
• mistaking
• mingling
• confounding
• lumping (together)

• confusing
• mixing (up)
• mistaking
• mingling
• confounding
• lumping (together)