prejudgments

plural of prejudgment
as in assumptions
an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something the general public's prejudgment of the accused before the trial had even started

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Noun
  • Sotter positions himself as an advocate and changemaker, willing to challenge assumptions and push conversations forward.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Discrimination and biased assumptions are among the greatest barriers facing people with Down syndrome.
    Michelle Sie Whitten, STAT, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Anderson has offered a few theories for why proximity helps.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Several members of the Kansas City Chiefs have booked rooms at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square around July 3, sources told The Times, further fueling theories that Kelce's teammates could be gathering in New York for a major celebration.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
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“Prejudgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudgments. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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