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prejudicial
CEFRC1
/ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Likely to cause unfair harm or influence against someone.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailCausing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious.
Examples
A prejudicial attitude can be very harmful to any community.
The evidence was excluded because it was deemed to be prejudicial.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsTending to convince based on past history rather than on evidence about the case at hand.
Exhibiting prejudice or bias.
More examples
In contextThe judge ruled that the evidence was too prejudicial to be admitted.
I must believe that the absence of specific language in our Policy Book with respect to sexual preferences cannot be construed as encouragement to prejudicial behavior or treatment.
Were I to give you money, for whatever reason, it would be extremely prejudicial to your chances in court if you were unfortunate enough to appear there.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English prejudiceele, prejudicial, prejudiciall, prejudiciel, prejudiciell, prejudycyall, from Old French prejudicial, prejudiciel and Medieval Latin prēiūdiciālis.