prejudgment Definition
a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known; preconceived judgment.
Using prejudgment: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prejudgment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
It is unfair to make a prejudgment about someone based on their appearance.
Example
The lawyer argued that the jury had a prejudgment of his client's guilt.
Example
I try to keep an open mind and avoid prejudgments when meeting new people.
prejudgment Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for prejudgment
- preconception
- bias
- prejudice
- preconceived notion
Summary: prejudgment in Brief
Prejudgment [pri-juhj-muhnt] is a noun that refers to forming an opinion or judgment about something or someone before knowing all the facts. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The lawyer argued that the jury had a prejudgment of his client's guilt.' Prejudgment can also be referred to as a preconception or bias.
