Bigot (Noun)
Meaning
A prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local politician was labeled a bigot after his discriminatory remarks against minority groups sparked public outrage.
- He refused to listen to opposing viewpoints, revealing himself to be a narrow-minded bigot.
- Her bigot neighbor constantly complained about the noise levels of nearby ethnic celebrations.
- The bigot's inability to accept his child's decision to marry someone from a different culture led to a family feud.
- In a surprisingly candid moment, the bigot acknowledged that his upbringing had greatly influenced his close-minded worldview.