discriminational

adjective

as in discriminatory
favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people are you guilty of discriminational behavior toward people unlike yourself?

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  1. discriminatory
  2. unfair
Adjective
  • The policy prohibits using ALPR data for personal use, gathering information solely regarding free speech, political or religious activity, and using the data for discriminatory purposes.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Many commenters highlight his targeting of Lisa Cook, a Black woman, as an example of his discriminatory actions.
    — Katherine Doyle, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of discriminatory
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  • International rights groups have repeatedly criticized the detention and, in some cases, execution of people after unfair trials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Murmurs about the power of politicians and unfair advantages of the rich were heard as participants warmed up to each other.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfair
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