Pronunciation: /prɪˈdʒuːdɪʃəl/
adjective showing prejudice; biased
A1 Prejudicial comments can hurt people's feelings.
A2 It is important to avoid making prejudicial assumptions about others.
B1 The judge ruled that the evidence was prejudicial and could not be used in court.
B2 The biased media coverage was deemed prejudicial to the defendant's case.
C1 The attorney argued that the prejudicial nature of the witness's testimony should lead to a mistrial.
C2 The prosecutor's attempt to introduce prejudicial evidence was swiftly objected to by the defense.
formal The judge ruled that the evidence was prejudicial and should not be presented to the jury.
informal I think it's prejudicial to make assumptions about someone based on their appearance.
slang Don't be so prejudicial, give them a chance before judging them.
figurative Her harsh words were like a prejudicial barrier between them, preventing any chance of reconciliation.
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