Definition

Having strong and unreasonable opinions or feelings about someone or something, often based on stereotypes or incomplete information.

Example

His prejudiced views made it difficult for him to accept people from different backgrounds.

Conversation

I overheard someone making a prejudiced comment about a new student today.

That's really unfortunate. People can be so quick to judge.

Exactly! It just shows how some folks are still stuck in their own biases.

Yeah, we need to encourage more understanding and acceptance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have a negative opinion or feeling about someone or something without knowing them well or based on stereotypes.

Example

She was prejudiced against people from that region because of what she had heard.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read an article that said people can be prejudiced without even realizing it.

That’s interesting! How does that happen?

Well, it mentioned that stereotypes can influence our thoughts subconsciously.

Root Explanation

Prejudiced → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "judicium" (meaning judgment). The word "prejudiced" refers to forming a judgment or opinion before having all the facts or evidence.

Memory Tip

Think of making a 'judgment' ('judicium') 'before' ('pre-') knowing all the details — that's why prejudiced means having a biased opinion.

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