prejudice.
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
Meaning & usage
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
Morality is but a prejudice.
An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.
I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.
Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.
Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English prejudice, from Old French prejudice, derived from Latin praeiūdicium (“previous judgment or damage”), from prae- (“before”) + iūdicium (“judgment”).
To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).
To cause prejudice in; to bias the mind of.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English prejudice, from Old French prejudice, derived from Latin praeiūdicium (“previous judgment or damage”), from prae- (“before”) + iūdicium (“judgment”).
Pronunciation spelling of prejudiced, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English prejudice, from Old French prejudice, derived from Latin praeiūdicium (“previous judgment or damage”), from prae- (“before”) + iūdicium (“judgment”).
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