prejudice

Definition

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

Etymology

From Middle English prejudice, from Old French prejudice, derived from Latin praeiūdicium (“previous judgment or damage”), from prae- (“before”) + iūdicium (“judgment”).

Example Sentences

• "Though often misled by prejudice and passion, he was emphatically an honest man."
• "Morality is but a prejudice."
• "I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally."

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