snap judgment

noun

: a hasty decision or opinion

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When she’s suddenly viewed as a dangerous criminal, the only observers willing to see past that snap judgment are branch manager Nicole (Sherri Shepherd) and Det. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 June 2025 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Being on the receiving end of a snap judgment could distress you today. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 There’s magic in that snap judgment of understanding how a technology could make your day better. — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023 To those pulled by the undercurrent of bias or disapproving snap judgment, push beyond those reactions. — Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023

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“Snap judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap%20judgment. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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