Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Unnecessary suspicion and lack of trust against the others are caused by ______.

prejudice

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is prejudice.

• Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or experience.
• Contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction.
• Impartiality is the state of being fair and unbiased.
• Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.