prejudice

[ˈprɛdʒədɪs]

prejudice Definition

• 1. preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
• 2. unreasonable dislike or distrust of people who are different from you in some way, especially because of their race, sex, religion, etc.

Using prejudice: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prejudice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was a victim of prejudice because of her skin color.

• Example

  His prejudice against women was evident in his behavior.

• Example

  The judge's decision was based on prejudice rather than evidence.

• Example

  Prejudice can lead to harmful stereotypes and discrimination.

prejudice Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prejudice

• bias
• bigotry
• discrimination
• intolerance
• racism

Antonyms for prejudice

• fairness
• impartiality
• open-mindedness

Idioms Using prejudice

• prejudice somebody/something against somebody/something

  to make someone or something have a negative opinion about someone or something else

  Example

  The negative media coverage has prejudiced public opinion against the company.

• prejudice somebody/something in favor of somebody/something

  to make someone or something have a positive opinion about someone or something else

  Example

  The positive reviews have prejudiced my opinion in favor of the new restaurant.

• deep-seated prejudice

  prejudice that is firmly established and difficult to change

  Example

  The country has a long history of deep-seated prejudice against certain minority groups.

Phrases with prejudice

• racial prejudice

  prejudice based on someone's race or ethnicity

  Example

  Racial prejudice has been a persistent problem in many societies.

• prejudice against

  a negative attitude towards a particular group of people

  Example

  There is a lot of prejudice against immigrants in this country.

• prejudice in favor of

  a positive attitude towards a particular group of people

  Example

  The company has a policy of hiring people with disabilities, which shows a prejudice in favor of inclusivity.

Origins of prejudice

from Old French 'prejudicier', meaning 'to harm'

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Summary: prejudice in Brief

The term 'prejudice' [ˈprɛdʒədɪs] refers to preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or experience. It often manifests as unreasonable dislike or distrust of people who are different, such as racism or sexism. Examples include 'She was a victim of prejudice because of her skin color.' and 'Prejudice can lead to harmful stereotypes and discrimination.' The term extends into phrases like 'prejudice against,' and idioms like 'deep-seated prejudice,' denoting firmly established attitudes.