prejudgments

noun

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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  1. assumptions
  2. theories
  3. preconceptions
Noun
  • Even if the wars do continue, the identities of both major parties are in flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Soon after, Mercury in Scorpio quincunxes Saturn in Aries, revealing where our words, assumptions, or plans do not quite fit the reality in front of us.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of assumptions
Noun
  • Over the decades, as Shakur’s stature grew and evolved, there were flare-ups of media interest and theories but no conclusions or arrests.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Be curious, not judgmental All of the above has unleashed theories about Simmons among fans and, of course, in the online world.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of theories
Noun
  • People have a lot of preconceptions about country music, especially lately.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The moderator pointed out that film fans and the wider public hold plenty of preconceptions about the director.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of preconceptions
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