preconception
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias…An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
» Western journalists should challenge their own preconceptions.
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2 sensesAn opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice.
Vorurteil
предвзя́тостьpredvzjátostʹ, предубежде́ниеpredubeždénije
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
A prejudice that prevents rational consideration of an issue.
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Examples
4 sentencesWestern journalists should challenge their own preconceptions.
Good researchers don't cherry-pick the data to support their preconceptions.
This will challenge any preconception you may have of modern art.
The professor warned his students against cherry-picking the data to support their preconceptions.
Translations
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Forms
plural: preconceptions| Singular | preconception |
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Synonyms
8 synonyms- an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence:prepossessionparti prispreconceived opinionpreconceived ideapreconceived notion
- a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation:biasprejudice