prejuicio

Definitions of prejuicio
  1. noun
    a judgment reached before the evidence is available
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    type of:
    enjuiciamiento
    the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
  2. noun
    a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
    synonyms: idea preconcebida, preconcepción, preocupación
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    tabú
    a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
    homofobia
    prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality
    racismo
    the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
    tendenciosidad
    an intentional and controversial bias
    antisemitismo
    the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people
    type of:
    parcialidad, partidismo
    an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
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