preconceived
Adjective: 1. (Of an idea, opinion, or notion) Formed before having sufficient evidence or actual experience; existing prior to investigation or exposure to facts. This often implies the idea is based on bias, prejudice, or assumption rather than objective reality.
The adjective "preconceived" is almost always used to modify nouns like "idea," "notion," "opinion," "concept," or "judgment." It carries a critical nuance, suggesting the idea may be rigid, unfounded, and could hinder objective judgment. * It is crucial to approach the research without any preconceived ideas about the outcome. * The interviewer tried to avoid asking leading questions that might reveal his preconceived opinions. * She realized her preconceived notion about the country was completely wrong after visiting.
- The jury was instructed to disregard all preconceived notions about the defendant.
- His preconceived idea that the project would fail made him reluctant to support it.
- We must challenge our preconceived concepts to foster true innovation.
- Preconceived idea/notion: This is the most common collocation, emphasizing an idea held in advance of the facts.
- To have a preconceived idea of/about something: This phrase describes the state of holding such a prior belief.
- I had a preconceived idea of what a CEO should look like, and she completely defied it.
- Preconceive (verb): To form (an idea or opinion) beforehand.
- It is difficult not to preconceive the ending of a story when you've read similar plots before.
- Preconception (noun): An idea or opinion formed beforehand; a preconceived idea.
- The workshop aimed to break down cultural preconceptions.
- Prejudged: Formed a judgment about beforehand.
- Presupposed: Assumed beforehand; taken for granted.
- Biased: Having a prejudice for or against something.
- Predetermined: Decided or established in advance.
- Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas.
- Unbiased: Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.
- Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts.
- With a preconceived notion/idea: Doing something while already holding a fixed prior belief.
- He went into the negotiation with a preconceived notion of what the agreement should be, which limited his flexibility.
- (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
- certain preconceived notions