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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
harmful
damaging
detrimental
injurious
adverse
biased
unfair
Antonyms
beneficial
favorable
advantageous
helpful
unbiased
fair
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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