ஆங்கிலம்

prejudice

gb/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/ us/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4500
பொருள்கள்
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
1

Unfair opinion not based on facts

A bad opinion about a person or group that is not based on facts or experience.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] has prejudice against [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
bias (Often used interchangeably, but 'bias' can be more neutral or unconscious, while 'prejudice' usually implies unfairness.) | discrimination ('Discrimination' refers more to actions based on prejudice, not just the opinion.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fairness (Represents treating people equally without prejudice.) | open-mindedness (Willingness to consider new and different ideas without prejudice.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
racial prejudice |prejudice against women |deep-seated prejudice |overcome prejudice |social prejudice
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |society |law |relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The new policy aims to reduce racial prejudice in the workplace.
  • Her decision was influenced by prejudice rather than evidence.
  • Prejudice against immigrants can harm community relations.
  • He tried to challenge his own prejudice after meeting people from different cultures.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She has prejudice against people from other countries.
  • Prejudice can hurt many people.
  • We must fight prejudice in our school.
  • He showed prejudice toward her because she was young.
வினைச்சொல் formal C1 action
2

Cause someone to hold unfair opinion

To make someone think badly about a person or thing without good reason.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to prejudice [someone] against [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the adjective 'prejudiced'. As a verb, it means to cause prejudice in someone else.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
bias ('Bias' as a verb can mean to influence unfairly, but 'prejudice' is often used in legal or formal contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
persuade fairly (Influencing someone with fair and factual information is the opposite of prejudicing them.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
prejudice the jury |prejudice public opinion
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |society |relationships |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The media coverage could prejudice the jury before the trial begins.
  • His remarks were intended to prejudice voters against the policy.
  • We must ensure that no one prejudices the committee's decision.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The news may prejudice people against the group.
  • Her words could prejudice the team against him.
  • Do not let one story prejudice you against the company.
பெயர்ச்சொல் formal C1 entity
3

Harm to someone's rights or situation

Harm or damage to someone's rights or good name.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: without prejudice to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this formal/legal meaning with the more common meaning of unfair opinion. Context usually makes it clear.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
detriment ('Detriment' is more general for harm; 'prejudice' in this sense is often legal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
benefit (A positive effect on someone's rights or situation is the opposite of prejudice in this sense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
without prejudice |to the prejudice of
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The statement was made without prejudice to her legal rights.
  • Any delay will be to the prejudice of the claimant.
  • They settled the dispute without prejudice to future claims.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The contract ended without prejudice to his rights.
  • This law change is to the prejudice of small companies.
  • They spoke without prejudice to the agreement.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
prejudice
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
US/pɹˈɛd͡ʒədɪs/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
pre - ju - dice (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (pre)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: prejudice
  • Plural: prejudice, prejudices
Verb
  • Base: prejudice
  • 3rd Person Singular: prejudices
  • Present Participle: prejudicing
  • Past: prejudiced
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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