Synonyms of bigotry

bigotry

noun

ˈbi-gə-trē 

as in intolerance

stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices

a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intolerance
• prejudice
• sectarianism
• dogmatism
• illiberality
• bias
• narrow-mindedness
• illiberalism
• partisanship
• small-mindedness
• parochialism
• opinionatedness
• intolerantness
• insularity
• illiberalness
• provincialism
• insularism
• partiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tolerance
• liberalism
• liberality
• progressivism
• progressiveness
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bigotry

Caroline is reimagined, with a more prominent part in leading the family on the prairie and addressing her own bigotries and fears. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

The event is open to the public and the coalition encourages people to attend as a way of supporting each other, learn and hearing about further steps to address the issues of injustice and bigotry, according to the release. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Both incidents show a deep lack of accountability to voters, who in one case deserve to know whether their senator is capable of performing his duties, and in another deserve a candidate who isn’t being accused of crimes, bigotry, and deception. — S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

After the Emancipation Proclamation, many still endured segregation, bigotry and the constant threat of racist violence. — Scott Simon, NPR, 4 July 2026