Prejudge: meaning, definitions and examples
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prejudge
[ priːˈdʒʌdʒ ]
injustice
To judge or form an opinion about someone or something before having all the facts; to make a premature judgment.
Synonyms
preconceive, preconception, prejudgment.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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prejudge |
Use 'prejudge' when referring to making a judgment or forming an opinion about someone or something before having enough information or experience, often leading to unfair or biased conclusions.
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preconceive |
Use 'preconceive' when talking about forming an idea or opinion beforehand, usually without sufficient evidence or details. This word emphasizes the formation of an idea rather than the act of judging someone.
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preconception |
Use 'preconception' to refer to an idea or opinion that someone has formed beforehand, especially one that is not based on actual experience or evidence. This often leads to biased or unfounded beliefs.
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prejudgment |
Use 'prejudgment' to describe an assessment or conclusion made before all relevant information is considered. This term highlights the result of the action rather than the process, and can carry negative connotations.
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Examples of usage
- It is unfair to prejudge someone based on their appearance alone.
- She was prejudged by her colleagues before they had a chance to get to know her.
legal system
A bias or partiality in favor of or against a person or group without proper examination of the facts.
Synonyms
bias, discrimination, partiality, preconception.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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prejudge |
Used when someone makes a decision about someone or something without having all the facts.
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bias |
Refers to a tendency to favor one side or person over another, often in a way considered unfair.
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partiality |
Suggests an unfair preference for someone or something over another. It's similar to bias but more focused on favoritism.
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preconception |
Represents an opinion or idea formed before having enough information or experience, often leading to unfair judgments.
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discrimination |
Often used to describe the unfair treatment of people based on characteristics like race, gender, or age. It has a strong negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The lawyer argued that the jury's prejudice had influenced the outcome of the trial.
- The judge instructed the jury to set aside any prejudice and consider only the evidence presented.
Translations
Translations of the word "prejudge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prejulgar
🇮🇳 पूर्वाग्रह करना
🇩🇪 voreingenommen sein
🇮🇩 menghakimi terlebih dahulu
🇺🇦 упереджено ставитися
🇵🇱 przesądzać
🇯🇵 先入観を持つ
🇫🇷 préjuger
🇪🇸 prejuzgar
🇹🇷 önyargılı olmak
🇰🇷 선입견을 가지다
🇸🇦 الحكم مسبقًا
🇨🇿 předpojatě soudit
🇸🇰 predpojaté súdiť
🇨🇳 预先判断
🇸🇮 predsoditi
🇮🇸 falla dóm áður en öll gögn eru komin fram
🇰🇿 алдын ала шешім қабылдау
🇬🇪 წინასწარ განსჯა
🇦🇿 öncədən qərar vermək
🇲🇽 prejuzgar
Etymology
The word 'prejudge' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'pre-' (before) and 'judge'. It has been used to describe the act of forming an opinion before having all the necessary information, often leading to unfair treatment or bias.
See also: adjudge, adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgeable, judgement, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudgment.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,780 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30777 hypermedia
- 30778 catalyzing
- 30779 cassia
- 30780 prejudge
- 30781 dissembling
- 30782 falseness
- 30783 pesky
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