Definitions
- Referring to forming an opinion or making a decision before having all the necessary information. - Describing a hasty or premature judgment without considering all the facts. - Talking about a preconceived notion or bias that influences one's perception or interpretation of something.
- Referring to a preconceived opinion or attitude towards a person or group based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics. - Describing a bias or discrimination against a particular group or individual. - Talking about a negative or hostile feeling towards someone or something without a rational basis.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to forming opinions or attitudes without considering all the facts.
- 2Both words can be negative and harmful.
- 3Both words involve biases or preconceived notions.
- 4Both words can influence one's perception or interpretation of something.
- 5Both words can be overcome with education and awareness.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Prejudgment is a more general term that can refer to any premature or hasty judgment, while prejudice specifically refers to biases or discrimination against a particular group or individual.
- 2Nature: Prejudgment can be unintentional or accidental, while prejudice is often intentional and based on negative attitudes or beliefs.
- 3Impact: Prejudgment may have less severe consequences than prejudice, which can lead to discrimination, inequality, and injustice.
- 4Usage: Prejudgment is less common and formal than prejudice, which is widely used in academic, legal, and social contexts.
Remember this!
Prejudgment and prejudice are related terms that refer to forming opinions or attitudes without considering all the facts. However, prejudgment is a more general term that can refer to any premature or hasty judgment, while prejudice specifically refers to biases or discrimination against a particular group or individual. Prejudice is often intentional and based on negative attitudes or beliefs, and can have severe consequences such as discrimination and injustice.
