Prejudge: meaning, definitions and examples

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prejudge

 

[ priːˈdʒʌdʒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • It's important not to prejudge someone based on their appearance
  • She felt unfairly treated because her boss seemed to prejudge her work without giving it a proper review
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.

  • They tended to preconceive notions about the new project based on rumors
  • Try not to preconceive ideas before learning all the facts
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.

  • Her preconception about the difficulty of the task made her anxious
  • Breaking down preconceptions can lead to more open-minded discussions
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.

  • The committee faced criticism for their prejudgment of the candidate's capabilities
  • Avoid making a prejudgment until all the evidence is reviewed

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

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prejudge

Used when someone makes a decision about someone or something without having all the facts.

  • It's unfair to prejudge someone based on their appearance.
  • Don't prejudge the outcome of the game.
bias

Refers to a tendency to favor one side or person over another, often in a way considered unfair.

  • The judge was accused of bias against the defendant.
  • Her political bias was evident in her reporting.
partiality

Suggests an unfair preference for someone or something over another. It's similar to bias but more focused on favoritism.

  • The teacher's partiality towards certain students was obvious.
  • Judges must avoid partiality when making decisions.
preconception

Represents an opinion or idea formed before having enough information or experience, often leading to unfair judgments.

  • She had a preconception that the city would be dirty.
  • His preconceptions about the job were proven wrong.
discrimination

Often used to describe the unfair treatment of people based on characteristics like race, gender, or age. It has a strong negative connotation.

  • Discrimination in the workplace is illegal.
  • They faced discrimination because of their religion.

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.