Bigot

usgb/ˈbɪɡət/
noun

A person who strongly dislikes or refuses to accept people who are different from them, for example people of a different race, religion, or belief.

She considers her brother a bigot because he refuses to listen to any viewpoint different from his own.
Visual representation of "bigot" - A person who strongly dislikes or refuses to accept people who are different from them, for example people of a different race, religion, or belief.

Often appears as...

  • religious bigot
  • racial bigot

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Used to express disapproval and intolerance toward someone's opinions or beliefs.

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His bigoted comments about the election were met with anger.
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Claiming Superiority

'Bigot' often implies that someone believes their views are superior to others.

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As a bigot, he could not accept that other cultures might have valid perspectives.
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Unwilling to Change

A bigot is usually unwilling to consider changing their prejudiced views or behaviors.

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Even after the seminar on equality, the bigot showed no signs of changing.
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