prejudicial

adjective

ˌpre-jə-ˈdi-shəl How to pronounce prejudicial (audio)
Definition of prejudicialnext
1
as in detrimental
causing or capable of causing harm pretrial publicity that may be extremely prejudicial to a defendant's right to a fair trial

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2
as in adverse
opposed to one's interests the defense will try to counterbalance the mass of prejudicial evidence presented by the prosecution

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Recent Examples of prejudicial Billions of dollars are spent annually on DEI, but rather than reducing bias and promoting inclusion, DEI creates and then amplifies prejudicial hostility and exacerbates interpersonal conflict. — Casey Harper | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025 Andrew claimed in a habeas corpus petition that the evidence was prejudicial and violated due process. — Liam Quinn, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 Defense lawyers said that speech included a series of improper and prejudicial comments against the defendants and their legal team, poisoning any potential jurors against them. — Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 This production is clearly intended to present a one-sided and prejudicial narrative. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prejudicial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prejudicial
  1. detrimental
  2. adverse
  3. harmful
  4. negative
  5. damaging
  6. unfavorable
  7. dangerous
  8. hostile
Adjective
  • But even with the buffer, extended time with a 200 percent wine tariff would be detrimental to Sinzer’s businesses and restaurants across America.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Those two-putts down the stretch were not detrimental, but did allow Spaun to stay in the tournament.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of detrimental
Adjective
  • The takeover offer will be subject to customary closing conditions including market and business-related material, adverse change clauses and regulatory approval.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Marijuana can have broad adverse physical and mental health effects.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of adverse
Adjective
  • This can be extremely harmful to the lungs of at-risk people, including children whose lungs are still developing, pregnant women, older adults and those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or diabetes, according to the American Lung Assn.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Test results from Consumer Reports found potentially harmful chemicals in roughly half of the formula products.
    — Geoff Harris, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of harmful
Adjective
  • In the realm of finance, this means that positive emotions encourage strategic long-term financial planning, while negative emotions push individuals toward short-term, reactionary spending habits.
    — Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Among all adults, about 4 in 10 had a negative view of Ocasio-Cortez while about 3 in 10 had a positive view.
    — Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of negative
Adjective
  • That meant a cocktail of damaging offensive droughts, an inability to control ball-handlers off the dribble, an inability to stop sustained runs, too many offensive rebounds and put-backs by the opponent, mindless turnovers and second half collapses.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The National Weather Service predicted severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and a few tornadoes in the afternoon and evening across parts of the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
    — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of damaging
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  • In her home state, about 4 in 10 New York voters in the November election viewed her favorably while about the same share had an unfavorable opinion, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of the 2024 electorate.
    — Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This combination of company-specific issues and unfavorable market sentiment has driven CRWD stock down approximately 20% from its February peak, returning to around $360 per share.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of unfavorable
Adjective
  • Africa, where the World Health Organization has deemed skin bleaching a dangerous and common phenomenon, is no exception.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Directed by John Carpenter, Escape from New York taps into the anxieties at the height of Cold War paranoia and urban decay fears, presenting a future where America’s own cities have become as dangerous as any foreign battlefield.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of dangerous
Adjective
  • Amid the ongoing negotiations over a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia amid their ongoing war, Trump has spoken favorably of Putin while having a sometimes openly hostile relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Bill Belichick's 24-year-old cheerleader girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, posted a screenshot of a hostile exchange with an Instagram user who criticized the couple's relationship Friday.
    — Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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