bigoted — having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own opinions and a prejudiced intolerance of the opinions of others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own opinions and a prejudiced intolerance of the opinions of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪɡətɪd/
Example Sentences
- The bigoted boss refused to hire anyone who didn't look exactly like him.
- Her bigoted grandmother still thinks the internet is a government conspiracy.
- We must educate ourselves to avoid becoming bigoted in our thinking.
bigoted
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɪɡətɪd/]
having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one's own opinions and a prejudiced intolerance of the opinions of others
His bigoted remarks at the dinner table made everyone uncomfortable.
Though bigoted leaders were noted, the devoted shall prevail!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th-century French 'bigot', originally referring to a religious hypocrite or someone excessively devoted to religion. Over time, the meaning expanded to describe anyone showing prejudice and stubborn intolerance.
Breakdown
bigot (French root meaning religious hypocrite/fanatic) + -ed (past participle suffix forming adjective)
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📝Examples
“The bigoted boss refused to hire anyone who didn't look exactly like him.”
“Her bigoted grandmother still thinks the internet is a government conspiracy.”
“We must educate ourselves to avoid becoming bigoted in our thinking.”
“The politician's bigoted speech cost him the election.”
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