What does the word Prejudiced mean?

Question

New intern? But you cant- I mean- I didnt mean to , the nurse stuttered, trying to apologize without sounding prejudiced

Answer 1

Having irrational hostile attitudes, fears or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.


Or having a preconcieved opinion or feeling whether positive or negative.

Damage caused by the above - as in - His remarks prejudiced the jury.

Answer 2

Prejudice is, as the name implies, the process of "pre-judging" something. In general, it implies coming to a judgment on the subject before learning where the preponderance of the evidence actually lies, or formation of a judgement without direct or actual experience. Holding a politically unpopular view is not in itself prejudice, and not all politically popular views are free of prejudice

Answer 3

Basically, when you stereotype. Assuming someone can't do something or be something because of a characteristic...

- Assuming a rich man cannot be nice simply because he's rich.
- Assuming an intern is an idiot because he is not really comfortable with being a doctor... or snobby, because he thinks he's better than a nurse...
- Assuming an ugly girl is nice because she "has" to be.
-etc. etc.

Answer 4

In other words, judging someone before you get to know them