Word
bigoted
Phoneticsbig·ot·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɪɡətɪd/
UK/bˈɪɡətɪd/
Definition
adj. having strong, unfair opinions against people who are different from you. You use this to describe someone who refuses to listen to other ideas or respect other groups.
adj. characterised by an obstinate and intolerant attachment to a particular belief, opinion, or faction, especially regarding race, religion, or politics. Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'become'.
Examples
“He lost his job after making bigoted comments online.”
“The community stood together to reject the bigoted views expressed by the small group of protesters.”
“The novel explores how a once-tolerant society can become increasingly bigoted when economic hardship is manipulated by populist rhetoric to scapegoat minority groups.”
Examples
simple
“He lost his job after making bigoted comments online.”
contextual
“The community stood together to reject the bigoted views expressed by the small group of protesters.”
complex
“The novel explores how a once-tolerant society can become increasingly bigoted when economic hardship is manipulated by populist rhetoric to scapegoat minority groups.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'against' or 'towards' when specifying the target of the prejudice.
Pitfall
he is a bigoted
he is bigoted
Learners often confuse the adjective 'bigoted' with the noun 'bigot'; an adjective cannot follow an article without a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Bill Whatcott distributed nasty, bigoted leaflets in his self-described 'spiritual war' to 'strike against the dark forces' of gay pride.” “The account - which has more than 700,000 followers on Instagram - posts images and videos of individuals behaving in prejudiced and bigoted ways.” “The truth is that, for those desperate to see change, the best hope is the ejection from office of what has been a vile, cruel, bigoted and lethally dangerous government.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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