1
as in detrimental
causing or capable of causing harm
pretrial publicity that may be extremely prejudicial to a defendant's right to a fair trial
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as in adverse
opposed to one's interests
the defense will try to counterbalance the mass of prejudicial evidence presented by the prosecution
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Recent Examples of prejudicial
The original story was branded as antisemitic due to Dickens’ descriptions of the prejudicial norms of society in those times.
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The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
In their motion, though, prosecutors said questions about the suspension would amount to a highly prejudicial fishing expedition unrelated to the charges Urbina faces.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Neuroscience Revolution In Leadership Development Neuroscience revolutionized our understanding of bias, revealing that prejudicial responses involve specific, measurable brain networks.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2024, the judge agreed to move the trial out of Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Boise, as part of an effort to diminish the possibility of a prejudicial jury.
—Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
In their motion, though, prosecutors said questions about the suspension would amount to a highly prejudicial fishing expedition unrelated to the charges Urbina faces.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Neuroscience Revolution In Leadership Development Neuroscience revolutionized our understanding of bias, revealing that prejudicial responses involve specific, measurable brain networks.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2024, the judge agreed to move the trial out of Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Boise, as part of an effort to diminish the possibility of a prejudicial jury.
—Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prejudicial
Adjective
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So, a pause from the action after that win didn’t seem too detrimental at the time.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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These politically and financially motivated actions will have a detrimental impact on public health for our consumers in this state.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Because obesity will drive higher blood pressure, higher blood sugar, more adverse cholesterol levels—all sorts of things—that sort of becomes a perfect storm.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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These weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of adverse fire behavior.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Specialty cleaners made for glass cooktops don’t contain harmful ingredients like ammonia.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Small settings changes can make a big difference in reducing exposure to harmful or suggestive content.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In a recent Instagram post, Kardashian laughed off negative reviews of the show, which also stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts and Glenn Close, has been receiving from fans.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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People with a nonfunctioning ANGPTL3 gene — which Natarajan says applies to about 1 in 250 people in the US — have lifelong levels of low LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without any apparent negative consequences.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Seven lawsuits filed this week in California allege that ordinary users seeking school help, spiritual reassurance, or simple conversation were instead drawn into psychologically damaging exchanges that ultimately preceded several suicides.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With 27% favorable and 16% unfavorable opinions among Republicans, more than half of them don't know enough to form an opinion.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pressure dialed up by Minnesota, along with costly penalties, put this offense in unfavorable spots throughout the game.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Chicago is facing a dangerous lake-effect snow event early Monday morning.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Two decades ago, when the NFL's base offense consisted of two backs with a blocking tight end and only two wide receivers, an elite cornerback could often take away half of the dangerous receiving options.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There are guns, horses, ghosts, a primal struggle for survival in hostile terrain, family feuds and a steadily intensifying sense of mortal threat, as Old Porch’s ambition and psychopathy escalate the drama.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fire department suffering low morale When Washington was fired, City Manager Sheryl Long blamed him for creating a hostile work environment for female firefighters and for failing to improve the department's workplace culture.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Prejudicial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudicial. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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