Synonyms of discriminatory

discriminatory

adjective

di-ˈskri-mə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in unfair

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

a company that was fined for its discriminatory practices in the hiring of women

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discriminatory

When the Justice Department previously challenged an allegedly discriminatory residential property-tax system in New York, a federal court held that the federal government couldn’t evade TIA restrictions by suing on behalf of homeowners. — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Critics said the system was a discriminatory relic used to dilute Black voting power. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement. — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026