Crossword Dictionary
PREJUDICE
bias, prejudice, preconception - n
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Synonyms
animosity, bias, bigotry, chauvinism, discrimination, enmity, injustice, intolerance, preconception, predilection, predisposition, racism, sexism, xenophobia, ageism, antipathy, apartheid, aversion, contemptuousness, detriment, disgust
Examples
He claimed his case would be prejudiced if it became known he was refusing to answer questions.
Her study was not in any way intended to prejudice the future development of the college.
Name one country in history where bolstering people in their prejudices has turned out for the best.
Etymology
c. 1300, "despite, contempt," from Old French prejudice "a prejudice, prejudgment; damage" (13c.) and directly from Medieval Latin prejudicium "injustice," from Latin praeiudicium "prior judgment, judicial examination before trial; damage, harm," from prae- "before" (see pre-) + iudicium "judgment," from iudex (genitive iudicis) "a judge" (see judge (n.)).