discriminating

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discriminating — adjective

  • discriminatingpositive
  • more discriminatingcomparative
  • most discriminatingsuperlative

1. able to notice small differences in quality and to choose what is truly excellen

1.形容詞B2
釋義

able to notice small differences in quality and to choose what is truly excellent or suitable, especially in areas such as art, food, fashion, or design

例句

The gallery owner has a discriminating eye and only shows work by talented young artists.

collocation: discriminating eye

Niran's discriminating taste in wine means he never buys cheap bottles from supermarkets.

collocation: discriminating taste

同義詞
  • discerning

    more formal and broader — can apply to judgment in general, not only taste

  • perceptive

    focuses on noticing things quickly and accurately, not necessarily about quality

  • selective

    emphasises being careful about choices rather than having refined taste

反義詞
  • undiscriminating

    direct opposite — accepting anything without judging quality

  • indiscriminate

    lacking selectivity or judgment, often with a sense of carelessness

用法筆記

This sense carries a positive meaning (showing good taste or judgment). Do not confuse with discriminatory, which has a negative meaning related to unfair treatment of groups of people.

常見錯誤

❌The company's discriminating hiring policy was criticized.
✅The company's discriminatory hiring policy was criticized.
💡discriminating means having good judgment; discriminatory means treating people unfairly based on prejudice.