prejudiced

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing an unfair, unjust, or biased attitude towards a person or group based on their membership of a particular social category.

  - "His prejudiced views on race led him to make discriminatory decisions."
  - "Despite her best efforts, she couldn't shake off her prejudiced upbringing."
  - "The prejudiced attitudes of the community towards immigrants were a major concern."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prejudiced
prized , reprised , surprised , devised

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Variants

List of all variants of prejudiced that leads to same result
prejudiced , prejudice , prejudices , prejudicing

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Etymology

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From the Latin praejudicium, meaning 'prejudice, an opinion formed beforehand, a preconceived opinion'.

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Trivia

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1. Prejudice is not the same as prejudgment, which is forming an opinion based on available evidence.

2. Prejudice can be conscious or unconscious.

3. Prejudice can be challenged through education, exposure to diverse perspectives, and personal reflection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discrimination: Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of an individual or group based on their membership of a particular social category. Prejudice can be a driving force behind discrimination.

2. Bias: Bias refers to a systematic error or distortion in perception, interpretation, or judgment. Prejudice is a form of bias based on social categories.

3. Stereotype: A stereotype is a fixed, oversimplified image or idea of a particular group or individual. Prejudice can lead to the formation and perpetuation of stereotypes.

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Culture

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Prejudice has been a significant issue throughout history, leading to social unrest, discrimination, and conflict. It is often deeply ingrained in societal norms and can manifest in various forms, such as racial, religious, gender, or ethnic prejudice. Prejudice has been explored in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, shedding light on its impact and providing insights into ways to overcome it.

How to Memorize "prejudiced"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize prejudice, imagine a person holding a biased opinion towards another person or group based on their membership of a particular social category. Visualize the negative consequences of this bias, such as discrimination and conflict.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize prejudice, associate it with the negative consequences it can have, such as discrimination, conflict, and social unrest. Visualize the impact of prejudice on individuals and communities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize prejudice, use the acronym PREJUDICE: Preconceived, Reactions, Emotions, Judgments, Unfair, Discriminatory, and Inequitable.

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