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- Dictionaryprejudice/ˈprɛdʒʊdɪs/
noun
- 1. preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience: "prejudice against people from different backgrounds" Similar
- 2. harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgement: "prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings" Similar
verb
- 1. give rise to prejudice in (someone); make biased: "the statement might prejudice the jury" Similar
- 2. cause harm to (a state of affairs): "delay is likely to prejudice the child's welfare" Similar
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Prejudice is an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, such as law, business, and American English, with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed without knowledge, thought, or reason, or a hostile attitude toward a group of people. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, idioms, and examples of prejudice from Dictionary.com.
Prejudice is an unreasonable dislike or preference for a group of people or things, or a disadvantage or injury caused by such bias. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage of prejudice with Collins English Dictionary.
Sep 7, 2011 · Prejudice is an irrational attitude of hostility or a preconceived judgment against someone or something. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word prejudice as a noun and a verb.
Prejudice is a feeling, evaluation, or classification of a person or thing based on perceived group membership or personal characteristics. Learn about the etymology, historical approaches, and contemporary theories of prejudice from this Wikipedia article.
Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed without knowledge, thought, or reason, or based on misconception or bias. It can also refer to a disadvantage or injury caused by prejudice, or a verb meaning to influence or affect with prejudice.
If you prejudice someone, you cause them to have a negative attitude towards someone else. Lawyers are not allowed to bring certain types of evidence such as rumors into a trial because it might prejudice the jury.
