Bigoted: meaning, definitions and examples

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bigoted

 

[ ˈbɪɡətɪd ]

Context #1

prejudiced

Having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own opinions and a prejudiced intolerance of the opinions of others.

Synonyms

intolerant, narrow-minded, prejudiced

Examples of usage

  • His bigoted views on immigration were not well-received by the diverse community.
  • The bigoted remarks made by the politician caused outrage among the public.
  • She refused to associate with anyone who held bigoted beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "bigoted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preconceituoso

🇮🇳 कट्टर

🇩🇪 engstirnig

🇮🇩 fanatik

🇺🇦 упереджений

🇵🇱 bigoteryjny

🇯🇵 偏見を持った (henken o motta)

🇫🇷 bigot

🇪🇸 fanático

🇹🇷 bağnaz

🇰🇷 편협한 (pyeonhyeophan)

🇸🇦 متعصب

🇨🇿 bigotní

🇸🇰 bigotný

🇨🇳 偏执的 (piānzhí de)

🇸🇮 bigoten

🇮🇸 þröngsýnn

🇰🇿 фанатик

🇬🇪 ფანატიკი

🇦🇿 fanatik

🇲🇽 fanático

Word origin

The word 'bigoted' originated in the early 17th century from the term 'bigot', which originally referred to a religious hypocrite. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone who is intolerant or prejudiced, especially in matters of religion, politics, or race. The word carries a negative connotation and is often used to criticize individuals who hold strong, inflexible opinions.

See also: bigot, bigotry.