prejudicious

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Adjective prejudicious has 1 sense

damaging, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious - (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"
Antonym: harmless (indirect, via harmful)

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Term: prejudicious

Description

Prejudicious is an adjective that is used to describe something that has a tendency or potential to cause prejudice or harm. It is commonly used to indicate a negative impact on someone's judgment or decision-making due to preconceived opinions or biases.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Causing or promoting prejudice or harm.

Example Sentence 1: The prejudicious comments made by the politician sparked outrage among the public.
Example Sentence 2: The company's prejudicious hiring practices led to a discrimination lawsuit.

Sense 2: Pertaining to wrongful judgments or biased attitudes.

Example Sentence 1: It is important to avoid making prejudicious assumptions based on someone's appearance.
Example Sentence 2: Her prejudicious views towards certain ethnicities prevented her from forming meaningful relationships.

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