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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  1. predicted
  2. anticipated
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  • Gen Z’s homeownership rate is predicted to be about 10% lower than that of their parents.
    — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The alternative—exiting with no deal—meant trading with the EU and other countries on the terms of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which was predicted to cause severe economic disruption.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of predicted
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  • Additionally, the marine level’s compression is not likely to be as significant as the National Weather Service anticipated last week, because of low pressure expected in the upper reaches of the atmosphere.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Though sent back to the minors, his return to the big leagues is anticipated soon.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipated
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