Definition

Adjective: 1. Having or showing strong, unreasonable beliefs and disliking other people who have different beliefs or a different way of life: A "bigoted" person is characterized by an obstinate and irrational attachment to their own opinions, prejudices, or creed, and is intolerant toward those who differ.

Usage

The adjective "bigoted" is used to describe a person, attitude, opinion, or action that is unfairly prejudiced and intolerant. It implies a closed-minded refusal to consider other viewpoints. - It typically modifies nouns like person, attitude, view, remark, behavior. - It carries a strong negative connotation.

Examples

• He was dismissed as a bigoted old man who refused to accept social change.
• The policy was criticized for its bigoted assumptions about certain communities.
• Her bigoted comments during the interview caused a public outcry.

Advanced Usage

• "to be bigoted against someone/something": This structure specifies the target of the intolerance.
  • He is bigoted against people from different religious backgrounds.
• "bigoted in one's views": Describes the nature of someone's opinions.
  • She remains stubbornly bigoted in her views on immigration.

Variants and Related Words

• Bigot (noun): A person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices.
  • He was labeled a bigot for his hateful speech.
• Bigotry (noun): The state of mind of a bigot; obstinate and unreasonable attachment to a particular creed, opinion, or practice, along with intolerance of others.
  • The campaign aimed to combat racism and bigotry.

Synonyms

• Prejudiced: Having preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or experience.
• Intolerant: Unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.
• Dogmatic: Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.
• Narrow-minded: Not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views.

Antonyms

• Tolerant: Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
• Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas; unprejudiced.
• Liberal: Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.

Adjective

1. blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
   • a bigoted person
   • an outrageously bigoted point of view