prejudice
/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
noun
- An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially about a group of people, formed without enough knowledge or thought.
- Racial prejudice still exists in many parts of the world.
- She faced prejudice at work because of her accent.
- The judge warned the jury not to let any personal prejudice influence their decision.
- Harm or injury that results from an unfair action or judgment.
- The delay caused serious prejudice to the plaintiff's case.
- The new policy was implemented to the prejudice of small businesses.
- He agreed to the contract without prejudice to his legal rights.
verb
- To cause someone to have an unfair and unreasonable opinion about someone or something.
- Don't let one bad review prejudice your opinion of the entire restaurant.
- His past experiences prejudiced him against all politicians.
- The article tried to prejudice readers against the candidate.
- To harm or damage someone's chances, rights, or interests.
- The late arrival of the evidence prejudiced the defendant's case.
- Any delay could prejudice the success of the project.
- The company's actions prejudiced the workers' right to fair wages.