What is the comparative form of “prejudicial”?
The comparative form of “prejudicial” is “more prejudicial”.Example
Discrimination based on race is more prejudicial than discrimination based on gender.
Example
The biased media coverage was more prejudicial than helpful.
What is the superlative form of “prejudicial”?
The superlative form of “prejudicial” is “most prejudicial”.Example
Among all the discriminatory practices, racial profiling is the most prejudicial.
Example
The unfair trial was the most prejudicial violation of justice.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "prejudicial" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more prejudicial" and "most prejudicial" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of harm or negative impact.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Prejudicial" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more prejudicial”
Example
The misinformation campaign was more harmful than anticipated.
Used to indicate that something has a greater negative effect or consequence.
Example
The new policy had more detrimental effects than expected.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most prejudicial”
Example
The toxic waste spill was the most harmful environmental disaster in recent history.
Used to indicate that something has the greatest negative effect or consequence.
Example
The economic crisis had the most detrimental impact on the country's economy.
Using than with comparative “more prejudicial”
When using the comparative form "more prejudicial" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Discrimination based on race is more prejudicial than discrimination based on gender." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of harm or negative impact in "discrimination based on race" is higher than the level of harm or negative impact in "discrimination based on gender."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more prejudicial” and “most prejudicial” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Discrimination
Systemic racism is more prejudicial than individual acts of prejudice.
Systemic racism is more prejudicial than individual acts of prejudice.
- 2Media
The biased reporting was the most prejudicial aspect of the news coverage.
The biased reporting was the most prejudicial aspect of the news coverage.
- 3Policies
The discriminatory policy had more prejudicial consequences than anticipated.
The discriminatory policy had more prejudicial consequences than anticipated.
- 4Legal System
The biased jury selection process was the most prejudicial aspect of the trial.
The biased jury selection process was the most prejudicial aspect of the trial.
Related idioms and phrases
Jump to conclusions
To form an opinion or make a judgment without enough evidence or information.
Example
It's important not to jump to conclusions based on stereotypes or prejudices.
Prejudice against
To have negative feelings or attitudes towards a particular group based on preconceived notions or stereotypes.
Example
She faced prejudice against her ethnicity when applying for jobs.
