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prejudiced option

[prɛˈdʒudɪst ˈɒpʃən]
noun phrasepl: prejudiced options
opção tendenciosa
1. A choice or alternative that is influenced by preconceived notions, biases, or unfair judgments rather than objective reasoning
The judge's prejudiced option to rule in favor of the wealthy defendant raised concerns about impartiality.
A opção tendenciosa do juiz de favorecer o réu rico levantou preocupações sobre imparcialidade.
2. In decision-making contexts, a preference that reflects discrimination or preexisting bias
The hiring committee's prejudiced option excluded qualified candidates based on their ethnicity.
A opção tendenciosa do comitê de contratação excluiu candidatos qualificados com base em sua etnia.
Synonyms
biased choicediscriminatory preferenceunfair selectionopção enviesadaescolha discriminatória
Antonyms
objective choiceunbiased optionfair selectionopção imparcialescolha equitativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opção tendenciosa
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
opção enviesada
alternative usage more common in formal contexts
Portugal
opção parcial
European Portuguese may prefer 'parcial' over 'tendenciosa' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to show prejudice in one's choice
to let prejudice cloud one's judgment
deixar o preconceito nublar o julgamento
agir com parcialidade
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