prejudicial

• Descreve algo que causa dano, prejuízo ou desvantagem a alguém ou algo, especialmente em contextos jurídicos ou sociais; também pode indicar algo que demonstra parcialidade ou preconceito, comprometendo a imparcialidade.

Describes something that is harmful or damaging to someone or something, especially in a legal or social context.

1. Causing harm or injuryC1formal

   Tending to cause damage, harm, or disadvantage, often to someone's rights or interests.

   Prejudicial

   • The new policy was prejudicial to small business owners.
   • Spreading false rumors can be prejudicial to a person's reputation.
   • The judge ruled that the evidence was prejudicial to the defendant's case.

   Sinônimosadversedamagingdeleteriousdetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulinjuriousunfavorable

   Antônimosadvantageousbeneficialfavorablehelpful

2. Favoring preconceived ideasC1formal

   Showing or promoting an unfair bias or opinion formed without proper knowledge or reason.

   Preconceituoso

   • His remarks were prejudicial against people from other cultures.
   • The article contained prejudicial statements about the minority group.
   • Prejudicial attitudes can lead to discrimination in the workplace.

   Sinônimosbigotedjaundicedone-sidedpartisanpreconceivedtendentious

   Antônimosfairimpartialobjectiveopen-mindedunbiased