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Prejudging: meaning, definitions and examples

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prejudging

 

[ ˈprɪˌdʒʌdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

forming opinions

Prejudging refers to the act of forming an opinion about someone or something before having all the necessary information or evidence. This action can lead to misunderstandings and unfair treatment, as it is based on assumptions rather than facts.

Synonyms

biased judgment, jump to conclusions, preconceive, prejudge

Examples of usage

  • Don't prejudge someone based on their appearance.
  • She felt that prejudging the situation led to unnecessary conflicts.
  • Prejudging can often result in a lack of empathy towards others.
  • It's easy to prejudge a book by its cover.
  • We should avoid prejudging people before we get to know them.

Translations

Translations of the word "prejudging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-julgamento

🇮🇳 पूर्वनिर्णय लेना

🇩🇪 Vorurteil

🇮🇩 prapenghakiman

🇺🇦 попереднє судження

🇵🇱 uprzedzenie

🇯🇵 先入観

🇫🇷 préjugé

🇪🇸 prejuicio

🇹🇷 önyargı

🇰🇷 편견

🇸🇦 تحيز

🇨🇿 předpojatost

🇸🇰 predpojatosť

🇨🇳 偏见

🇸🇮 predsodki

🇮🇸 fordóma

🇰🇿 алдын ала шешім

🇬🇪 წინასწარი შეფასება

🇦🇿 ön mühakimə

🇲🇽 prejuicio

Etymology

The term 'prejudging' has its roots in the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', and the verb 'judge', which comes from the Latin 'judicare', meaning 'to decide, to consider'. The formation reflects a process of forming a judgment before due consideration. The concept of prejudging is prevalent in various social, legal, and personal contexts, where assumptions can lead to biased decision-making. This phenomenon is often criticized in discussions regarding social justice and equality, as prejudging individuals based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status can perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination. The term gained popularity in the 20th century as societies became more aware of the implications of biased judgments on individuals and communities, leading to calls for more informed and compassionate approaches to understanding others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,934, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.