Prejudice
prej-u-dice (prej’∂ dis), n., v., -diced, –dic•ing. –n. 1. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. 2. any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable. 3. unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, esp. of a hostile nature, directed against a racial, religious, or national group. 4.such attitudes considered collectively. 5. disadvantage, injury, or detriment to a person or persons resulting from some judgment or action of another or others. – Random House College Dictionary, Revised…