prejudice
intermediateB2/ˈprɛdʒ.ʊ.dɪs/ · pre-ju-dice
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
Meanings
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
ایک ناپسندیدہ رائے یا احساس جو پہلے سے یا بغیر علم، سوچ یا وجہ کے تشکیل دیا گیا ہو۔
پیش داوری
peesh dauri
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Common Collocations
- racial prejudice
- prejudice against
- overcome prejudice
Example Sentences
Her prejudice against immigrants is rooted in misunderstanding.
اس کی مہاجرین کے خلاف پیش داوری غلط فہمیاں کی وجہ سے ہے۔
Us ki muhajreen ke khilaf peesh dauri ghalat fehmiyaan ki wajah se hai.
The law aims to prevent any form of prejudice.
قانون کا مقصد کسی بھی قسم کی پیش داوری کی روک تھام کرنا ہے۔
Qanoon ka maqsad kisi bhi qism ki peesh dauri ki roktham karna hai.
Education can help alleviate prejudice in society.
تعلیم معاشرے میں پیش داوری کو کم کرنے میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔
Taleem muashray mein peesh dauri ko kam karne mein madad kar sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'pre' meaning before and 'judice' hinting at judgment, implying an opinion formed before knowing the truth.
Visualize a judge making a decision based on a rumor without any evidence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سب کو دیکھ کر اے دل برا نہ کر، ان کی خامی کی تمنا نہ کر۔
Sab ko dekh kar ae dil bura na kar, Un ki khami ki tamanna na kar.
Do not judge others harshly, wishing for their flaws.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تبدیلی میں ہی بہتری ہے
Tabdeeli mein hi behtari hai
Improvement lies in change.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "praejudicium" — pre-judgment
First known use: 14th century
The term 'prejudice' has evolved from its Latin roots pertaining to judgment before facts are known, indicating a predisposition towards a certain viewpoint.