Discrimination synonyms

Astuteness, ableism, (good) taste, and acumen are all synonyms for discrimination. Inclusion and equality are these antonyms of discrimination. And here are another 42 synonyms for discrimination.

Another word for discrimination

1. prejudice

  • Ableism
  • Ageism
  • Anti-Semitism
  • Bias
  • Bigotry
  • Chauvinism
  • Classism
  • Favouritism
  • Heterosexism
  • Inequity
  • Intolerance
  • Narrow-mindedness
  • One-sidedness
  • Partisanship
  • Prejudice
  • Racialism
  • Racism
  • Sexism
  • Unfairness
  • Apartheid

2. discernment

  • (good) taste
  • Acumen
  • Astuteness
  • Connoisseurship
  • Cultivation
  • Culture
  • Culturedness
  • Discernment
  • Fastidiousness
  • Insight
  • Judgement
  • Judiciousness
  • Perception
  • Perceptiveness
  • Perspicacity
  • Refinement
  • Selectivity
  • Sensitivity
  • Shrewdness
  • Subtlety
  • Aestheticism

Discrimination sentences

Discrimination harms society and individuals.

They fought against racial discrimination.

Discrimination affects many people's lives.

Education combats discrimination and prejudice.


Similar to discrimination

Word Opposites Synonyms
Subordinate Central, major, chief Lower-ranking, junior
Indispensable Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential Essential, crucial
Distinction Similarity, uniformity Difference, contrast
Instruction Confusion, misguidance Order, command
Champion Opponent, critic Winner, title-holder
Systematic Disorganized, chaotic Structured, methodical
Marginalized Empowered, included Excluded, discriminated
Disdain Admiration nd respect Contempt, scorn
Composition Disorganization, disarray Make-up, constitution
Degradation Improvement, upliftment Humiliation, shame
Discourse Silence, quiet Discussion, conversation
Distort Clarify, accurately represent Twist, warp
Distorted Clear, accurate Warped, twisted
Distraction Focus, concentration Diversion, interruption
Destination Origin, starting point Journey's end, end of the line
Volatile Stable, constant Evaporative, vaporous
Passion Apathy, calm, calmness Affection, anger
Similar Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike Alike, (much) the same
Division Unity, integration Dividing, dividing up
Childish Mature, sophisticated Childlike, youthful
Discomfort Comfort, ease Pain, aches and pains
Time consuming Quick, efficient Lengthy, slow
Inclusion Exclusion, omission Incorporation, addition
Disparity Parity, similarity Discrepancy, inconsistency
Innate Acquired, learned Inborn, natural
Inability Ability, capability Lack of ability, incapability
Pretentious Natural, unaffected Affected, ostentatious
Institution Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending Organization, establishment
Pragmatic Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic Practical, matter-of-fact
Conservative Left-winger, liberal, socialist Traditionalist, traditional
Distant Near, recent Faraway, far off
Manipulation Honesty, transparency Maneuvering, handling
Dimension Flatness, monodimensionality Proportions, measurements
Imagination Reality, fact Imaginative faculty, creative power
Opposition Support, agreement Resistance, hostility
Affection Indifference, hostility Fondness, love
Timid Bold, forthcoming, brazen Easily frightened, lacking courage
Distance Draw closer, friendliness Interval, space
Disrespect Respect, esteem Contempt, lack of respect
Manifestation Concealment, hiddenness Display, expression
Conviction Uncertainty, doubt Belief, opinion
Expansion Summary, abridgement Growth, increase in size
Correlation Disconnection, divergence Connection, association
Pioneer Follower, imitator Settler, colonist
Mimic Originate, differ Imitate, copy
Disturb Calm, soothe Disarrange, muddle
In fashion Out of style, outdated Fashionable, in vogue
Fashion Disorganization, neglect Vogue, trend
Ominous Promising, auspicious, propitious Threatening, menacing
Ordinary Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional Usual, normal
Narrative Silence, summary Account, story
Relative to Independent of, unrelated to In relation to, concerning
Relatively Absolutely, distinctly Comparatively, somewhat
Illusion Reality, truth Mirage, hallucination
Impression Neglect, disregard Feeling, sense