prejudice
noun/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
Frequency rank: #5,439 most common English word
Meaning
An unfair feeling of dislike or preference for someone or something without good reason.
Example sentence
The judge reminded the jury to decide the case without prejudice toward either side.
Synonyms & related words
- bias
- partiality
- discrimination
- favoritism
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