preconceived
preconceived — adjective
1. holding a particular idea or opinion before examining all the facts, so that the
holding a particular idea or opinion before examining all the facts, so that the view may be unfair or inaccurate.
Christopher's preconceived ideas about the city changed once he actually visited.
preconceived + ideas about [something]
The hiring manager tried to set aside any preconceived notions about the candidates.
set aside preconceived notions
Her preconceived opinions about her new colleagues faded after working with them.
Before the trial, the juror questioned her own preconceived views about the defendant.
The museum tour challenged many preconceived judgments that the students had brought.
- pre-formed
neutral term with less negative connotation
- prejudiced
stronger negative tone, implies unfair bias against people or groups
- biased
focuses on one-sidedness rather than timing of the opinion
- open-minded
willing to consider new information before forming an opinion
- unbiased
free from personal preference or prior influence
文法句型
preconceived + noun (idea/notion/opinion/view/judgment)
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively (directly before a noun). The most common noun partners are "idea", "notion", "opinion", "view", and "judgment". This adjective has no comparative or superlative form.