Prejudicial

Pronunciation: /ˌprɛdʒəˈdɪʃəl/

Prejudicial (adjective)

  1. Something that causes harm or has a negative effect on someone or something.
  2. Describes an opinion or action that is unfair or based on bias against a group.

Examples

  • The decision was prejudicial to the company's reputation.
  • The report contained prejudicial statements about the group.

Common collocations: prejudicial effects, prejudicial actions, prejudicial treatment, prejudicial assumptions

Synonyms of Prejudicial

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Prejudicial

  • Opposite of causing harm; promoting good.
  • Opposite of biased; just and equitable.