Definitions
- Referring to forming an opinion or judgment about something or someone before having all the facts or information. - Talking about making assumptions or conclusions without considering all the evidence. - Describing a hasty or premature judgment based on limited knowledge or experience.
- Referring to a preconceived opinion or attitude towards a person or group, often based on stereotypes or incomplete information. - Talking about discrimination or unfair treatment towards a person or group based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics. - Describing a negative bias or hostility towards someone or something based on personal beliefs or experiences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve forming opinions or attitudes towards something or someone.
- 2Both can be based on incomplete or limited information.
- 3Both can have negative consequences for individuals or groups.
- 4Both can be influenced by personal beliefs or experiences.
- 5Both can be harmful to relationships and interactions.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Prejudice is a broader term that encompasses various forms of bias and discrimination, while prejudgment refers specifically to forming an opinion or judgment prematurely.
- 2Connotation: Prejudice has a more negative connotation than prejudgment, which can be neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 3Usage: Prejudice is more commonly used in everyday language than prejudgment.
- 4Impact: Prejudice can have a more significant impact on individuals and society than prejudgment, which may only affect specific situations or interactions.
- 5Legal implications: Prejudice can have legal implications in cases of discrimination or hate crimes, while prejudgment does not have the same legal weight.
Remember this!
Prejudgment and prejudice are similar in that they both involve forming opinions or attitudes towards something or someone based on incomplete or limited information. However, prejudice is a broader term that encompasses various forms of bias and discrimination, while prejudgment refers specifically to forming an opinion or judgment prematurely. Prejudice has a more negative connotation and can have more significant impacts on individuals and society, including legal implications in cases of discrimination or hate crimes.
