Basic Details
Word: Prejudiced
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a dislike or unfair judgment about someone or something, often without knowing them well.
Synonyms: Biased, discriminatory, bigoted
Antonyms: Open-minded, fair, impartial
Idioms and Phrases
- Prejudice against: Dislike or distrust of a particular group. Example: "He has a prejudice against people from different cultures, which is unfair."
- Judge a book by its cover: To make a judgment based solely on appearance. Example: "Its wrong to judge a book by its cover; you should get to know a person before forming an opinion."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The prejudiced comments made by the coach upset many of the players on the team.
Example 2: She tried to be open-minded, but her prejudiced thoughts made it hard for her to accept new ideas.
Example 3: Fighting against prejudiced attitudes in society is important for building a better community.
Fun Fact
The word "prejudiced" comes from the Latin word "praejudicatus," which means "to judge beforehand." This shows that prejudgment can lead to unfair opinions before knowing the full story.
Famous Quote
"Prejudice is the child of ignorance." - William Hazlitt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prejudiced" mean?
a) Fair and balanced
b) Having a dislike or unfair judgment
c) Very friendly and welcoming
d) Always uncertain
Answer: b) Having a dislike or unfair judgment
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prejudiced"?
a) Open-minded
b) Biased
c) Impartial
d) Equal
Answer: b) Biased
3. Which is an antonym of "prejudiced"?
a) Discriminatory
b) Fair
c) Bigoted
d) Partial
Answer: b) Fair
4. Which sentence uses "prejudiced" correctly?
a) The prejudiced person made friends with everyone instantly.
b) Her prejudiced views made it hard for her to accept new friends.
c) He was prejudiced because he trusted everyone.
d) The prejudiced dog barked happily at strangers.
Answer: b) Her prejudiced views made it hard for her to accept new friends.
5. Which idiom relates to being prejudiced?
a) Judge a book by its cover
b) Keeping your chin up
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Turn a blind eye
Answer: a) Judge a book by its cover
