adj
bigoted
BIH-guh-tihd
Bigoted (adj) means showing the intolerant, closed-minded attitude of a bigot; quick to judge others unfairly. Example: “His bigoted remarks about immigrants cost him his job.”
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Showing the intolerant, closed-minded attitude of a bigot; quick to judge others unfairly.
"His bigoted remarks about immigrants cost him his job."
"The novel is set in a small, bigoted town that distrusts outsiders."
How to use bigoted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes attitudes or people that are unfairly intolerant of others.
Common pairings
bigoted views
bigoted remarks
a bigoted attitude
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bigoted
- Superlative
- most bigoted
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Etymology
Formed from bigot plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
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What does “bigoted” mean?
The word “bigoted” means showing the intolerant, closed-minded attitude of a bigot; quick to judge others unfairly. In plain terms, describes attitudes or people that are unfairly intolerant of others.
How do you pronounce “bigoted”?
“Bigoted” is pronounced BIH-guh-tihd (/ˈbɪɡətɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bigoted” in a sentence?
Here is “bigoted” used in a sentence: “His bigoted remarks about immigrants cost him his job.”
What is the opposite of “bigoted”?
The opposite of “bigoted” — its antonyms — are tolerant, broad-minded, generous, impartial and liberal.
What part of speech is “bigoted”?
“Bigoted” is an adjective.
