prejudice

noun/ˈpredʒʊdɪs/CEFR C1

পক্ষপাত

Meaning

An unfair opinion about someone formed without knowing the facts.

Example sentences

  • We must fight prejudice in society.আমাদের সমাজে পক্ষপাতের বিরুদ্ধে লড়তে হবে।
  • Prejudice against others is harmful.অন্যদের প্রতি পক্ষপাত ক্ষতিকর।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: bias, bigotry

Antonyms: fairness, tolerance

Similar words, and what each means

  • bias

    পক্ষপাত

    An unfair preference that affects reporting or judgement.

  • bigotry

    গোঁড়ামি, ধর্মান্ধতা

    Strong, unfair dislike of people from other groups or beliefs.

  • discrimination

    বৈষম্য

    Unfair treatment of people based on group or identity.

Other English words for “পক্ষপাত”

  • bias

    An unfair preference that affects reporting or judgement.

  • partiality

    Unfair support for one side, or a particular fondness for something.

Opposite words

  • fairness

    ন্যায্যতা, নিরপেক্ষতা

    Impartial and just treatment without favouritism or discrimination.

  • tolerance

    সহিষ্ণুতা, সহনশীলতা

    Willingness to accept beliefs or behaviour different from one's own.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “prejudice” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • নখের গোড়ার নরম চামড়া
    • • মালবাহী রেলগাড়ির বদ্ধ বগি
    • • পক্ষপাত
    • • শ্রদ্ধা, পূজা
    Show the answer

    পক্ষপাত — prejudice (noun) — পক্ষপাত. An unfair opinion about someone formed without knowing the facts.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “prejudice”?

    • • unicorn
    • • blaze
    • • bias
    • • nikah
    Show the answer

    bias — bias — পক্ষপাত. An unfair preference that affects reporting or judgement.

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