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- pronunciation:
- pre
j
dihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- without prejudice
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an opinion, judgment, preference, or conception formed without knowing or examining the facts.
He was surprised to see the high level of technology being used and produced in these countries as his prejudice had been that these were backward nations.- synonyms:
- prejudgment
- similar words:
- bias, opinion, preconception
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| definition 2: |
the act or state of holding or being influenced by preconceived opinions, as opposed to opinions based on an objective examination of the facts.
The court considered the facts and made its decision without prejudice.Prejudice and hatred have kept the two groups apart for centuries.- synonyms:
- bias, narrow-mindedness
- antonyms:
- objectivity
- similar words:
- discrimination, jaundice, partiality
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| definition 3: |
irrational hostility or negativity toward a person or group, esp. on the basis of race, religion, or ethnicity.
Prejudice against American citizens of Japanese descent was strong in the U.S. during World War II.- synonyms:
- intolerance
- similar words:
- bias, chauvinism, discrimination, ethnocentrism, homophobia, hostility, intolerance, jingoism, misogyny, race, racism, sexism, xenophobia
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| definition 4: |
disadvantage or harm caused by the adverse preconceptions of others.
The court's decision operated to the prejudice of the defendant.- synonyms:
- detriment
- similar words:
- damage, disadvantage, harm
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| related words: |
favor, favoritism, injustice, partiality |
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| phrase: |
without prejudice |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
prejudices, prejudicing, prejudiced |
| definition 1: |
to bias or cause prejudice in.
Wearing a highly provocative dress may have prejudiced the jury against her.- synonyms:
- bias
- similar words:
- influence, jaundice, predispose, sway
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| definition 2: |
to cause damage or detriment to.
- synonyms:
- damage, harm, hurt
- similar words:
- disadvantage, impair, mar
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| related words: |
color, compromise, incline, turn |
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