prejudiced
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having an unfair opinion or feeling about someone before you know them, often because of their race or background.
holding preconceived, typically hostile or unfavourable, opinions about a person or group based on their identity rather than merit.
Simple“The judge was removed from the case because he was prejudiced against the defendant.”
In context“The study revealed that many employers remained unconsciously prejudiced against candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds despite diversity training.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'against' when specifying the target of the bias.
PitfallHe is prejudice against foreigners. He is prejudiced against foreigners.Use the adjective form 'prejudiced' (with -ed) to describe a person's attitude. 'Prejudice' is the noun.
- 02 C1 Advanced
causing harm to someone's legal rights or a situation.
detrimental or damaging to a person's legal rights, interests, or a specific outcome.
Simple“The delay in the trial was prejudiced to the victim's chance for a fair result.”
In context“The court ruled that the premature release of the evidence was deeply prejudiced to the defendant's right to a fair trial.”
UsageOften appears in the phrase 'prejudiced to' or 'prejudiced against' one's interests.
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