prejudice

CEFRC1

/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An unfair opinion about a person or group formed without enough knowledge.

  2. 02

    verb

    To influence someone unfairly against a person or group.

Examples

  • I don't have a prejudice against foreign workers.

  • They fought a long battle against prejudice and ignorance.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

  2. An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

  3. An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

More examples

In context

  • Intellectually we know prejudice is wrong.

  • I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.

  • Morality is but a prejudice.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English prejudice, from Old French prejudice, derived from Latin praeiūdicium (“previous judgment or damage”), from prae- (“before”) + iūdicium (“judgment”).