prejudice

The act or state of holding unreasonable preconceived judgments or convictions.

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

Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular social group, such as a race or the adherents of a religion.

Detriment or harm caused to a person, especially in a legal case.

Preclusionary effect, preventing further pursuit of one’s interests.

To fill with prejudice or cause to judge with prejudice. synonym: bias.

To affect detrimentally or harmfully by a judgment or act.

An opinion or decision formed without due examination of the facts or arguments which are necessary to a just and impartial determination; a prejudgment; also, a state of mind which forms or induces prejudgment; bias or leaning, favorable or unfavorable; prepossession: when used absolutely, generally with an unfavorable meaning: as, a man of many prejudices; we should clear our minds of prejudice.