“Discriminating” vs. “Discriminatory”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “discriminating” and “discriminatory”
- The key difference between discriminating and discriminatory is that discriminating is a neutral act of recognizing differences, while discriminatory implies unfair or unjust treatment.
- Discriminating can be used positively or negatively, while discriminatory is always negative.
- Discriminating refers to the ability to discern differences, while discriminatory refers to the harmful or unjust use of those differences to deny opportunities or rights.
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What is the definition of “discriminating” and “discriminatory”?
Discriminating
- Discriminating is the act of recognizing or distinguishing the unique features or qualities of something or someone.
- It implies having a discerning and critical judgement in evaluating those features or qualities.
- Discriminating can be positive when used in the sense of being discerning or having a refined taste, or negative when used to exclude someone based on those features or qualities.
Discriminatory
- Discriminatory refers to the act of unjustly or unfairly treating someone or a group based on their race, gender, age, religion, or other characteristic.
- Discriminatory practices can be overt, such as denying someone a job or housing, or subtle, such as using language that perpetuates stereotypes or biases.
- Discriminatory behavior is illegal and can have harmful and lasting effects on individuals and society.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Discriminatory” is the more popular variant on the web.
Discriminating
46,700,000 results on the web
Examples
- As a discriminating reader, she only read classic literature.
- The restaurant's chef had a discriminating palate and would not use lower quality ingredients.
- The fashion designer had a discriminating eye for detail.
More popular
Discriminatory
90,500,000 results on the web
Examples
- The company's hiring practices were discriminatory and favored men over women.
- The landlord's discriminatory rental policies resulted in a discrimination lawsuit.
- The school district faced criticism for discriminatory discipline practices that unfairly targeted students of color.
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