prejudice
gb/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/ us/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
B2
English
~ 4500
előítélet, előítéletet kelt, elfogulttá tesz, sérelem, hátrány
NOUN
B2
1
előítélet
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has prejudice against [someone/something]
The new policy aims to reduce racial prejudice in the workplace.
Az új szabályzat célja, hogy csökkentse a faji előítéleteket a munkahelyen.
Her decision was influenced by prejudice rather than evidence.
A döntését nem a bizonyítékok, hanem az előítélet befolyásolta.
Prejudice against immigrants can harm community relations.
He tried to challenge his own prejudice after meeting people from different cultures.
Learner examples
She has prejudice against people from other countries.
Előítéletei vannak a más országokból származó emberekkel szemben.
Prejudice can hurt many people.
Az előítélet sok embernek árthat.
We must fight prejudice in our school.
He showed prejudice toward her because she was young.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prejudice' with 'prejudiced'. 'Prejudice' is the noun (the idea or feeling), while 'prejudiced' is the adjective describing a person who has it.
Meaning
Unfair opinion not based on facts
Collocations
racial prejudice
|prejudice against women
|deep-seated prejudice
|overcome prejudice
|social prejudice
Synonyms
bias (Often used interchangeably, but 'bias' can be more neutral or unconscious, while 'prejudice' usually implies unfairness.)
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discrimination ('Discrimination' refers more to actions based on prejudice, not just the opinion.)
Antonyms
fairness (Represents treating people equally without prejudice.)
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open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new and different ideas without prejudice.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|law
|relationships
Definition
A bad opinion about a person or group that is not based on facts or experience.
An unreasonable dislike, distrust, or unfair opinion of someone or something, often based on race, religion, gender, or other personal characteristics, formed without proper knowledge or facts.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to prejudice [someone] against [someone/something]
The media coverage could prejudice the jury before the trial begins.
A médiatudósítások már a tárgyalás kezdete előtt elfogulttá tehetik az esküdtszéket.
His remarks were intended to prejudice voters against the policy.
A megjegyzéseinek az volt a céljuk, hogy előítéletet keltsenek a választókban az intézkedéssel szemben.
We must ensure that no one prejudices the committee's decision.
Learner examples
The news may prejudice people against the group.
A hírek előítéletet kelthetnek az emberekben a csoporttal szemben.
Her words could prejudice the team against him.
A szavai elfogulttá tehetik a csapatot vele szemben.
Do not let one story prejudice you against the company.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the adjective 'prejudiced'. As a verb, it means to cause prejudice in someone else.
Meaning
Cause someone to hold unfair opinion
Collocations
prejudice the jury
|prejudice public opinion
Synonyms
bias ('Bias' as a verb can mean to influence unfairly, but 'prejudice' is often used in legal or formal contexts.)
Antonyms
persuade fairly (Influencing someone with fair and factual information is the opposite of prejudicing them.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|relationships
|communication
Definition
To make someone think badly about a person or thing without good reason.
To make someone develop an unfair and unreasonable opinion about someone or something without proper knowledge or facts.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
without prejudice to [something]
The statement was made without prejudice to her legal rights.
A nyilatkozatot a jogai sérelme nélkül tették.
Any delay will be to the prejudice of the claimant.
Bármilyen késedelem a felperes hátrányára válik.
They settled the dispute without prejudice to future claims.
Learner examples
The contract ended without prejudice to his rights.
A szerződés az ő jogainak sérelme nélkül szűnt meg.
This law change is to the prejudice of small companies.
Ez a törvénymódosítás hátrányosan érinti a kisvállalatokat.
They spoke without prejudice to the agreement.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this formal/legal meaning with the more common meaning of unfair opinion. Context usually makes it clear.
Meaning
Harm to someone's rights or situation
Collocations
without prejudice
|to the prejudice of
Synonyms
detriment ('Detriment' is more general for harm; 'prejudice' in this sense is often legal.)
Antonyms
benefit (A positive effect on someone's rights or situation is the opposite of prejudice in this sense.)
Themes
law
Definition
Harm or damage to someone's rights or good name.
Harm or injury that results in damage to someone's legal rights, reputation, or situation, often used in legal contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
prejudice
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
US/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
Syllables & stress
pre - ju - dice (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pre)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: prejudice
- Plural: prejudice, prejudices
Verb
- Base: prejudice
- 3rd Person Singular: prejudices
- Present Participle: prejudicing
- Past: prejudiced
Word family
Forms
prejudices
noun
prejudicing
verb
prejudiced
verb
Related words
prejudge
verb C1
prejudgment
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unprejudiced
adjective
Advanced or less common
prejudicial
adjective
prejudicially
adverb
Expressions
in favour of without prejudice to
1/ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv wɪðˈaʊt pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Support while preserving other rights
To support something but still keep other rights or claims safe.
Examples
- They agreed in favour of the proposal, without prejudice to their existing contracts.
- In favour of the new policy, without prejudice to employee benefits.
without prejudice
1/wɪðˈaʊt pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
Not affecting legal rights or claims
Used in law to mean that something does not take away any legal rights or claims someone has.
Examples
- The offer was made without prejudice to any future legal action.
- You can discuss settlement terms without prejudice so they can't be used in court.