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prejudice

Definition:

Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or judgment formed without factual evidence or rational reasoning. It involves the tendency to hold biases against or treat others unfairly based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other characteristics.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

1. Noun: A preconceived opinion or judgment influenced by personal feelings rather than facts.
2. Noun: Unfair treatment or discrimination towards individuals or groups based on misguided opinions.
3. Verb: To pre-judge or form an opinion without sufficient evidence or knowledge.

Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun: A preconceived opinion or judgment influenced by personal feelings rather than facts.

Example sentence: Her prejudice against people of different cultures prevented her from making meaningful connections.

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Sense 2 - Noun: Unfair treatment or discrimination towards individuals or groups based on misguided opinions.

Example sentence: The company's hiring policy revealed a clear prejudice against candidates from certain backgrounds.

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Sense 3 - Verb: To pre-judge or form an opinion without sufficient evidence or knowledge.

Example sentence: We should not prejudicethe outcome of the investigation before all the facts are presented.

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