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Jackson6612 Posted 17 years ago
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Having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination
crass
1 a: gross 6a ; especially : having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
In what sense is 'discrimination' used above? I don't think it's used in the sense of racial discrimination. Rather, it means lack of distinction between good and bad.
1 a: gross 6a ; especially : having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
In what sense is 'discrimination' used above? I don't think it's used in the sense of racial discrimination. Rather, it means lack of distinction between good and bad.
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Hi,
Yes, you're right.
It used to be a compliment to say someone was 'a discriminating person'. Now, you have to be very careful about saying such a thing.
Best wishes, Clive
Yes, you're right.
It used to be a compliment to say someone was 'a discriminating person'. Now, you have to be very careful about saying such a thing.
Best wishes, Clive
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CliveHi,Thank you, Clive.
Yes, you're right.
It used to be a compliment to say someone was 'a discriminating person'. Now, you have to be very careful about saying such a thing.
Best wishes, Clive
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It is more in the sense of "discriminating":
having excellent taste or judgment: a discriminating interior designer.
having excellent taste or judgment: a discriminating interior designer.
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