Prejudicial

/ˌprɛdʒʊˈdɪʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing harm or damage to someone's rights, reputation, or interests.

The false accusations had a prejudicial effect on her career.

Tending to create or promote prejudice.

The study revealed that certain media portrayals can be prejudicial to public perception of minorities.

Detrimental; harmful.

Ignoring safety protocols may have prejudicial consequences for the workers.

From Latin 'praejudicialis', meaning 'prejudging' or 'prejudicial'

prejudicial to one's health

causing harm to one's physical well-being

prejudicial evidence

information that may bias a court's decision

prejudicial treatment

treatment that disadvantages certain individuals or groups

prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something.

discrimination

Unjust treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, or gender.

Not cool

That decision was totally prejudicial to the team.

Bad news

His prejudicial attitude towards the project was bad news for collaboration.