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Meaning of discriminating
having or showing a discerning approach to something, making fine distinctions
Etymology of discriminating
The word "discriminating" originates from the Latin "discriminare," meaning to distinguish or separate, which is a combination of "dis-" (meaning apart) and "criminare" (meaning to judge or decide)
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of making distinctions or judgments, often in a careful or refined manner
Synonyms
discerning
astute
perceptive
sensitive
refined
cultured
sophisticated
particular
fussy
fastidious
meticulous
exacting
demanding
selective
choosy
picky
precise
scrupulous
conscientious
meticulous
careful
cautious
prudent
wise
judicious
rational
logical
reasonable
intelligent
sharp
keen
aware
vigilant
attentive
observant
mindful
Definitions
- Having or showing a discerning approach to something, making fine distinctions
- * Having or showing a strong sense of what is good or bad, or of what is suitable or unsuitable
Usage Examples
- She has a discriminating eye for art and can spot a fake from a mile away
- * He is a discriminating listener and can pick up on the subtlest nuances in music
- * The company is looking for a discriminating consumer who can appreciate the quality of their products
Antonyms
undiscriminating
indiscriminate
careless
thoughtless
reckless
impulsive
rash
hasty
inconsiderate
insensitive
unrefined
crude
coarse
blunt
tactless
insensitive
unperceptive
oblivious
unaware
ignorant
foolish
irrational
unreasonable
unwise
imprudent