Prejudicially: meaning, definitions and examples

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prejudicially

 

[ ˌprejəˈdiSHənlē ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a harmful or damaging manner

In a way that causes harm or damage, especially by influencing unfairly.

Synonyms

biased, discriminatorily, unfairly.

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Word Description / Examples
prejudicially

This word is used to describe an action or situation that causes harm or disadvantage to someone or something, especially in terms of justice or fairness. It is often used in legal or formal contexts.

  • The defendant argued that the evidence was presented prejudicially, affecting the jury's impartiality.
  • Publishing the report without due scrutiny could prejudicially tarnish the company's reputation.
unfairly

This word is used to describe actions or situations that lack fairness or justice, often in everyday contexts such as school, workplace, or personal relationships.

  • He felt he was treated unfairly when he didn't get the promotion despite his hard work.
  • The new rules were applied unfairly, benefiting some students while disadvantaging others.
biased

This word describes a situation where judgment is influenced by personal feelings or opinions, rather than being neutral or fair. It can be used in various contexts, including media, research, and personal opinions.

  • The review was biased, favoring products from certain brands without good reason.
  • Her report appeared biased, as it only highlighted the negative aspects of the proposal.
discriminatorily

Used to describe actions or behavior that unjustly treat individuals or groups differently based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, age, etc. It often carries a strong negative connotation and is typically used in formal or legal discussions.

  • The company was accused of hiring discriminatorily, not giving equal opportunity to all candidates.
  • Lawsuits were filed against the policy for functioning discriminatorily against minority students.

Examples of usage

  • The article portrayed the defendant prejudicially, affecting public opinion before the trial.
  • The media coverage of the incident was prejudicially biased against the accused.

Translations

Translations of the word "prejudicially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prejudicialmente

🇮🇳 हानिकारक रूप से

🇩🇪 nachteilig

🇮🇩 merugikan

🇺🇦 шкідливо

🇵🇱 szkodliwie

🇯🇵 有害に

🇫🇷 préjudiciable

🇪🇸 perjudicialmente

🇹🇷 zararlı şekilde

🇰🇷 해롭게

🇸🇦 ضارًا

🇨🇿 škodlivě

🇸🇰 škodlivo

🇨🇳 有害地

🇸🇮 škodljivo

🇮🇸 skaðlega

🇰🇿 зиянды түрде

🇬🇪 ზიანით

🇦🇿 zərərli şəkildə

🇲🇽 perjudicialmente

Etymology

The word 'prejudicially' is derived from the term 'prejudicial,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'prejudicialis,' meaning 'injurious' or 'damaging.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverbial form, indicating the manner in which something is done. The concept of prejudice has a long history, reflecting biases and unfair treatment based on preconceived notions or stereotypes.

See also: prejudiced, prejudicial, unprejudiced.