Definition

A decision or opinion formed about someone or something before knowing all the facts or evidence.

Example

Her prejudgment of the situation led her to make unfair assumptions about him.

Conversation

I think people often make a prejudgment about others without knowing the full story.

That's so true; it's easy to jump to conclusions.

Yeah, I believe everyone deserves a fair chance before we judge them.

Exactly! Taking time to understand someone can change everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prejudgment → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "judgment" (from Latin "judicium", meaning decision or judgment). The word refers to making a decision or forming an opinion before having all the necessary information.

Memory Tip

Think of forming an opinion 'before' ('pre-') having all the facts — that's what prejudgment means.

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