prejudice
/ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
noun
Önyargı, ön yargı
A preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something, not based on reason or actual experience.
- Racial prejudice remains a serious problem in many societies.
- She tried to judge the case without prejudice.
- His prejudice against modern art prevented him from enjoying the exhibit.
- Implicit prejudice can influence hiring decisions even when employers consciously endorse principles of equal opportunity and fairness.
- The study examined how media representations perpetuate prejudice by associating certain demographic groups with negative stereotypes.
- Overcoming prejudice in academic disciplines requires confronting historical biases and promoting diverse perspectives in research and teaching.
verb
Önyargılı yapmak, zarar vermek
To cause someone to have a biased opinion; to harm or undermine something.
- The negative publicity prejudiced potential customers against the company.
- Don't let one bad experience prejudice your view of the entire city.
- His criminal record may prejudice his chances of getting the job.