prejudice: meaning and definitions

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.

A preconceived preference or idea.

The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions. See Synonyms at predilection.

Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, or religion.

Detriment or injury caused to a person by the preconceived, unfavorable conviction of another or others.

To cause (someone) to judge prematurely and irrationally. See Synonyms at bias.

To affect injuriously or detrimentally by a judgment or an act.