SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
prejudiced
adjective
Influenced by a preconceived opinion that lacks a fair basis.
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Unfairly biased
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Usage distinction
Return to topPrejudiced emphasizes judgment formed without a fair basis. Bigoted and intolerant describe stronger or more entrenched attitudes; partial can also mean incomplete.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See prejudiced in use
The panel sought to replace prejudiced assumptions with careful evaluation.
A prejudiced comment about beginners assumed they could not build reliable boats before any beginner's model had been tested.
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