1. the quality or state of being prejudicial; the condition of causing harm, damage, or disadvantage
Usage: formal; typically used in legal or academic contexts

Examples

• The prejudicialness of the evidence was questioned by the defense attorney.
• The court examined the prejudicialness of allowing such testimony in the trial.
• The prejudicialness of the new policy became apparent within weeks of implementation.
• Legal scholars debated the prejudicialness of media coverage on the defendant's right to a fair trial.
• The prejudicialness of the decision affected thousands of employees across the company.