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prejudicial

[prɛdʒuˈdɪʃəl]
adjective
prejudicial
1. harmful or damaging to someone or something
The scandal was prejudicial to his career.
O escândalo foi prejudicial à sua carreira.
2. involving or displaying prejudice; biased
The judge made a prejudicial remark about the defendant.
O juiz fez uma observação prejudicial sobre o réu.
3. detrimental to rights or interests, especially in legal contexts
Admitting this evidence would be prejudicial to the defendant's case.
Admitir essa prova seria prejudicial ao caso do réu.
Synonyms
harmfuldamagingdetrimentalinjuriousadversebiasedunfair
Antonyms
beneficialfavorableadvantageoushelpfulunbiasedfair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicial
standard usage in legal and general contexts
Portugal
prejudicial
standard usage; may also use 'prejudicante' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

prejudicial to one's interests
prejudicial evidence
without prejudice
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