IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
prejudice
noun/ˈpredʒədɪs/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“prejudice” is a Band 7 noun that means an unfair opinion about someone formed without reason or knowledge. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
An unfair opinion about someone formed without reason or knowledge.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “Education can help break down prejudice.”
- “She faced prejudice because of her accent.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
biasbigotryintolerance
Antonyms
toleranceopen-mindedness
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
racial prejudiceovercome prejudicedeep-seated prejudice
Common phrases
without prejudice
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Frequently asked questions
What does “prejudice” mean?
An unfair opinion about someone formed without reason or knowledge.
How do you use “prejudice” in a sentence?
For example: “Education can help break down prejudice.”
What are some synonyms for “prejudice”?
Synonyms include bias, bigotry, intolerance.
Is “prejudice” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as racial prejudice, overcome prejudice, deep-seated prejudice help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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