What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
racial
Example
The company has a policy against racial discrimination. [racial: adjective]
Example
The study examined the racial disparities in healthcare access. [racial: adjective]
prejudiced
Example
He is prejudiced against people from different cultures. [prejudiced: adjective]
Example
Her prejudiced views led her to discriminate against certain employees. [prejudiced: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Racial is more commonly used in academic or formal contexts, while prejudiced is more commonly used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between racial and prejudiced?
Racial is generally considered more formal than prejudiced, which has a negative connotation and is often used in informal contexts.
