prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/noun 5verb 2forms 4 noun5 •An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.Though often misled by prejudice and passion, he was emphatically an honest man. — 1849 •An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally. •A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.Morality is but a prejudice. •Mischief; hurt; damage; injury; detriment.England and France might, through their amity, / Breed him some prejudice. — 1613 •(no longer used) Knowledge formed in advance; foresight, presaging.[…] the first did in the forepart sit, / That nought mote hinder his quicke preiudize: / He had a sharpe foresight, and working wit […] — 1590 verb2 •To cause prejudice in; to bias the mind of. •To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.). formsprejudiced · prejudicing · prejudices · prejudiceth