Bigoted
/ˈbɪɡətid/
Definitions
Intolerant of any opinions differing from one's own; stubbornly prejudiced.
/ˈbɪɡətid/
Having or showing strong prejudices or intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself.
He made bigoted comments about the minority groups.
💡 Simply: Having strong, unfair prejudices against others.
More Examples
Her bigoted attitude made it hard to work with her.
How It's Used
"His bigoted views on immigration were shocking to many."
"The candidate's bigoted remarks alienated many potential voters."
From Middle English *bigot, from Old French *bigot, originally meaning 'devout person,' later acquiring negative connotations of intolerance.
While originally meaning 'devout,' the word 'bigot' and its derivative 'bigoted' shifted to its current negative connotation over time.
Memory tip
Think of 'bigot' and add '-ed' to describe someone exhibiting that trait.