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Jackson6612  +  747736 Mon, 25 May 09 11:42 PM
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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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Mister Micawber  +  747739 Mon, 25 May 09 11:46 PM
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That's right.

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Clive  +  747740 Mon, 25 May 09 11:46 PM
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

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Jackson6612  +  747750 Mon, 25 May 09 11:50 PM
Thank you, Mr Micawber. So, it's morning in Japan now. You are a early riser, I have always noticed it
Jackson6612  +  747755 Mon, 25 May 09 11:52 PM
Clive
“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



Thank you, Clive.
AlpheccaStars  +  747769 Mon, 25 May 09 11:56 PM
It is more in the sense of "discriminating":
having excellent taste or judgment: a discriminating interior designer.
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