Meaning & Definition of Prejudicial in English
English⟶
Prejudicial
/prɛʤədɪʃəl/
adjective
1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
- "Damaging to career and reputation"
- "The reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"
synonym:
- damaging,
- detrimental,
- prejudicial,
- prejudicious
2. Tending to favor preconceived ideas
- "The presence of discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes in the white population"
synonym:
- prejudicial,
- prejudicious