Synonyms of preconception

preconception

noun

ˌprē-kən-ˈsep-shən 

as in theory

an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something

tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theory
• assumption
• hypothesis
• prejudgment
• prepossession
• conception
• prejudice
• bias
• concept
• image
• speculation
• presumption
• thought
• notion
• conjecture
• presupposition
• imagining
• picture
• thesis
• supposition
• favor
• predetermination
• partiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objectivity
• neutrality
• impartiality
• detachment
• unbiasedness
• open-mindedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preconception

Conventional wisdom would say Gauff is too talented a player, and too good an athlete, to never figure out grass — and preconceptions about a player’s style can sometimes hide the reality of their records. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Beyond the pitch, the World Cup offers a chance for visiting fans from dozens of nations to share their cultures, consider their own preconceptions, and explore the host countries. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

So Boutros, no doubt suspecting political preconceptions at work, addressed the grand jurors himself. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

Unlike the recent Margo’s Got Money Troubles, a series intent on adding human texture to all our preconceptions about online adult performers, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed seems more interested in the dramatic potential of intimate deceit. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026