prejudiced

American  

[prej-uh-dist] / ˈprɛdʒ ə dɪst /

adjective

1. influenced by prejudice; having a preconceived opinion or feeling, especially an unreasoning or unfavorable one.

   Prejudiced people will almost certainly claim that they have sufficient evidence for their views.

   Synonyms:

   biased

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Etymology

Origin of prejudiced

First recorded in 1570–90; prejudice ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Economic need can unite white Americans in support of more generous welfare policies, including among some who are racially prejudiced.

From Salon

Labour county councillor Jewel Miah, who was also in the briefing, said Abbott's remarks were prejudiced and has called for him to resign.

From BBC

Helder Barbalho, the governor of the state of Para, where Belem is located, slammed "the prejudiced" comments on the X social network.

From Barron's

In court documents reviewed by the New York Times, the defense has accused Halligan of “irregularities so severe and pervasivevthat they likely prejudiced the grand jurors’ narrow decision to indict.”

From Salon

Mr Patel said he did not know where the money was and did not want to discuss what happened, in case it prejudiced any future court case against Vashi.

From BBC

Related Words

• bigoted
• discriminatory
• dogmatic
• intolerant
• intransigent
• one-sided
• opinionated
• racist
• sexist
• xenophobic