How do you use the word "discriminatory" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "discriminatory" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "discriminatory": I think that Japan's marriage system is an unequal and discriminatory contract disadvantageous to men. Though effective in theory, this practice is likely to be discriminatory in practice.

Discriminatory Meaning

/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjOf or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

adjShowing prejudice or bias.

Sentence Examples

I think that Japan's marriage system is an unequal and discriminatory contract disadvantageous to men.

Though effective in theory, this practice is likely to be discriminatory in practice.

The English teacher made discriminatory remarks about the foreign students' backgrounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

racist unfavorable unfavourable

Antonyms:

favorable

CEFR Practice Quiz

The court ruled that the policy was ____ and must be removed.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

I think that Japan's marriage system is an unequal and ____ contract disadvantageous to men.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree English discriminate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -tōriusder. Middle English -orie English -ory English discriminatory From discriminate + -ory.

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