Definitions
- Describing someone who holds strong and narrow-minded beliefs, often based on prejudice or intolerance. - Referring to a person who is unwilling to consider or accept different perspectives or ideas. - Talking about someone who discriminates against others based on their race, religion, or other characteristics.
- Describing someone who has preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a particular group of people. - Referring to a person who judges others without considering individual differences or merits. - Talking about someone who holds biased beliefs or stereotypes about certain races, religions, or cultures.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative attitudes or beliefs towards certain groups of people.
- 2Both words imply a lack of openness or acceptance towards diversity.
- 3Both words involve making judgments or forming opinions without considering individual differences.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Bigoted refers to someone who holds strong and narrow-minded beliefs, often based on prejudice or intolerance. Prejudiced refers to someone who has preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a particular group of people.
- 2Intensity: Bigoted implies a stronger and more extreme form of prejudice, often accompanied by intolerance and discrimination. Prejudiced can be used to describe milder forms of bias or stereotypes.
- 3Flexibility: Bigoted is more specific and focused on intolerance and refusal to consider different perspectives. Prejudiced is a broader term that encompasses various biases and stereotypes.
- 4Connotation: Bigoted carries a stronger negative connotation, suggesting a more deeply ingrained and unchangeable mindset. Prejudiced can be used in a less severe or judgmental manner.
- 5Usage: Bigoted is less commonly used in everyday language compared to prejudiced, which is more widely recognized and understood.
Remember this!
Bigoted and prejudiced are synonyms that describe negative attitudes and beliefs towards certain groups of people. While both words imply a lack of openness or acceptance towards diversity, bigoted specifically refers to someone who holds strong and narrow-minded beliefs, often based on prejudice or intolerance. On the other hand, prejudiced is a broader term that encompasses various biases and stereotypes. It can describe milder forms of bias or preconceived opinions. Bigoted carries a stronger negative connotation and is less commonly used in everyday language compared to prejudiced.
