prejudged

verb

past tense of prejudge
as in predicted
to form an opinion about (someone or something) before you have enough understanding or knowledge Officials complain that some reporters have prejudged the outcome of the investigation. She was wrong for prejudging him.

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Recent Examples of prejudged Anthony’s attorneys contend those comments have created the appearance that Roach prejudged the defense’s claims. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prejudged
  1. predicted
  2. anticipated
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  • Such a high-profile bout involving McGregor is predicted to become the largest bare-knuckle event ever, further amplifying the sport's growing popularity.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Around this time last year, some of us — ugh, myself — predicted Florida football would be in contention for the College Football Playoff.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of predicted
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  • For its part, Ring never blamed the ad but said the integration with Flock would require more resources than anticipated.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipated

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