Synonyms for

Discriminated

Verb / dɪˈskrɪmʌˌneɪtɪd / Another word for discriminated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To unfairly treat someone differently or worse than others because of their race, gender, religion, or other characteristic.

Synonyms & similar words

singleout discriminate knowapart separate prejudiced biased unfair unequal bigoted intolerant racist sexist homophobic xenophobic narrow-minded unjust partial discriminatory selective differentiated uneven inconsistent varied diverse

Synonyms by register

Formal

differentiated distinguished segregated disparaged

Informal

picked on singled out treated unfairly slighted

Literary

slighted disparaged misesteemed

Antonyms

favored preferred privileged supported protected honored esteemed

Common collocations

  • discriminated against
  • discriminated on the basis of
  • discriminated in employment
  • discriminated based on race
  • discriminated against women
  • discriminated in housing
  • discriminated unfairly

Word family

noun discrimination
verb discriminate
adjective discriminatory
adverb discriminatingly

Usage note

Often used with 'against' to indicate unfair treatment. Can also mean to distinguish or differentiate, but this usage is less common and can be confused with the negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. She felt discriminated against because she was the only girl on the soccer team.
  2. The law prohibits employers from discriminating based on gender or race.
  3. People should never be discriminated against because of their religion or beliefs.
  4. The school had to pay a fine for discriminating against students with disabilities.
  5. Many people have fought for their rights to not be discriminated against.

Quotes

  • Discrimination is a disease. - Roger Staubach
  • The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. - Viola Davis
  • The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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