Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prejudge

verb
ˌpriːˈdʒʌdʒ
Definition
To form an opinion about something or someone before having all the facts.
Examples
  • It’s unfair to prejudge someone’s abilities based on their background.
  • Please don’t prejudge the outcome of the project; let’s see how it develops first.
Meaning
Prejudging means making a decision or judgment about a person or an issue before knowing all the relevant information.
Synonyms
  • Preconceive
  • Assume
  • Jump to conclusions