bigoted
/ˈbɪɡətɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbi-gə-təd/ (ame, mw)
bigoted — adjective
- bigotedpositive
- more bigotedcomparative
- most bigotedsuperlative
1. holding fixed, unfair views about a group of people — usually a racial, religiou
holding fixed, unfair views about a group of people — usually a racial, religious, or political group — and refusing to consider other viewpoints or to treat those people with respect.
The school board removed the principal after his bigoted comments about immigrant families appeared online.
bigoted comments
Kofi ended a long friendship when his colleague made bigoted jokes during lunch.
Sofia wrote to the editor, condemning the bigoted policies of the local housing association.
Wei felt deeply hurt when trusted friends made bigoted remarks about his culture.
Vikram spoke up at the town meeting to oppose the bigoted proposal about rental housing.
- prejudiced
broader term — can describe any pre-formed judgment; 'bigoted' specifically suggests refusal to change.
- intolerant
similar strength but wider scope — can apply to any difference (lifestyle, appearance, opinion).
- narrow-minded
less severe — implies limited perspective rather than active hostility.
- open-minded
most direct opposite; willingness to consider different ideas and treat all people fairly.
- tolerant
accepting of differences even when one disagrees.
用法筆記
Stronger in tone than 'narrow-minded' because 'bigoted' implies active hostility and moral disapproval toward a group, not just a lack of experience or exposure. The noun forms are 'bigot' (a person) and 'bigotry' (the behaviour or attitude).