prejudiced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prejudiced
First recorded in 1570–90; prejudice ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Explanation
If you've decided that you don't like or trust someone before you've actually met them, you're prejudiced. It's unfortunately common to have prejudiced views of people who are different from you. It's prejudiced to have negative opinions about people because of their gender, religion, skin color, or the language they speak. It's equally prejudiced to say things like "She can't be very smart — her family is poor" or "They are so old, there's no way they'll think this movie is funny." Each of these statements reveals an unfair, preconceived idea of what someone is like based on one personal characteristic.
Vocabulary lists containing prejudiced
You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus
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Example Sentences
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Prejudiced, Cynical Sirs: If you accurately and fully reflect public sentiment, after following you four years, I am persuaded that the country is Wet.
From Time Magazine Archive
So, when Mrs. Prejudiced Cantrell opened her door, Jennifer began her spiel about poor kids in China and her school's fundraiser.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
Prejudiced against the dish by ridicule and innuendo, they are unable to differentiate between good and bad, and so it's useless to send them to this or that ausschank.
From Europe After 8:15 by Benton, Thomas H.
Prejudiced by her ladyship, Belinda was inclined to think that Lord Delacour sober would not be more agreeable or more rational than Lord Delacour drunk.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 03 by Edgeworth, Maria
Prejudiced against Herr von Walden's choice, for I notice every one here has their pet places and their special aversions.
From Four Ghost Stories by Molesworth, Mrs.
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