Prejudice (Noun)
Meaning
A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her prejudice against people from different cultures made it difficult for her to make friends while traveling abroad.
- The journalist's prejudice in favor of the government's policies was evident in the biased reporting of the event.
- The company's hiring process was criticized for being influenced by prejudice against applicants with disabilities.
- The teacher's prejudice against students from lower-income families affected her grading and expectations of their performance.
- The community's prejudice against outsiders made it challenging for newcomers to integrate and feel welcome.