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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes attitudes or people that are unfairly intolerant of others.

Common pairings

bigoted views bigoted remarks a bigoted attitude

Word forms

more bigoted comparative, most bigoted superlative

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Etymology

Formed from bigot plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.

Antonyms

tolerant broad-minded generous impartial liberal permissive

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Rhymes for bigoted

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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