Synonyms of bigotry

bigotry

noun

ˈbi-gə-trē 

as in sectarianism

stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices

a deeply ingrained bigotry prevented her from even considering the counterarguments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sectarianism
• intolerance
• parochialism
• dogmatism
• illiberality
• narrow-mindedness
• illiberalism
• partisanship
• small-mindedness
• conservatism
• intolerantness
• opinionatedness
• illiberalness
• insularity
• reactionaryism
• insularism
• provincialism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tolerance
• liberalism
• liberality
• progressivism
• progressiveness
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bigotry

The new rules Nor is bigotry a bar to high-level jobs elsewhere in the administration. —Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025

The series has several topical themes, including religious bigotry, opposing political views and bullying. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025

Robert Franklin Williams, committed ‘to freedom’ Robert Franklin Williams, a Black civil rights leader from Monroe, drew national attention in the 1950s and ‘60s for his approach to fighting bigotry. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025

The essay bears the bigotry of the late nineteenth century, with its combination of speculation and condescension. —Katrina Gulliver, JSTOR Daily, 1 Feb. 2025