English adjective: prejudicial | |||
1. | prejudicial (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury | ||
Samples | Damaging to career and reputation. The reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant. | ||
Synonyms | damaging, detrimental, prejudicious | ||
Similar | harmful | ||
Antonyms | harmless | ||
2. | prejudicial tending to favor preconceived ideas | ||
Samples | The presence of discriminatory or prejudicial attitudes in the white population. | ||
Synonyms | prejudicious | ||