prejudice🔊

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

A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.

An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race, or religion.

(obsolete) Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.

(chiefly obsolete) Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.

To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).

To cause bias the mind of.