Prejudge

usgb/ˌpriːˈdʒʌdʒ/
verb

To decide or form an opinion about someone or something before you have enough information or before an event happens.

It's not fair to prejudge her based on her brother's actions.
Visual representation of "prejudge" - to decide or form an opinion about someone or something before you have enough information or before an event happens

Often appears as...

  • prejudge the situation
  • prejudge the outcome
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Jumping to Conclusions

Remember 'prejudge' means forming an opinion too quickly, without sufficient information.

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Let's not prejudge who caused the error until we have all the facts.
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Negative Connotations

Using 'prejudge' often implies a negative judgment or bias; be aware of its critical tone.

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The community should not prejudge the new policy as ineffective.
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Before Events

'Prejudge' is about forming an opinion before events occur, often leading to unfair assumptions.

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The fans prejudged the game as a loss before it even started.
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