Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suspend-judgment
verb
/səˈspɛnd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definition
To temporarily refrain from forming an opinion or making a decision about something.
Examples
- During the discussion, she decided to suspend judgment until she had heard all sides of the story.
- It’s wise to suspend judgment about new policies until you see how they are implemented.
Meaning
It means to hold off on making a decision or forming an opinion until more information is available, allowing for a deeper understanding of the subject.
Synonyms
- withhold judgment
- defer decision
- postpone evaluation
- take a neutral stance