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preconceived
This term describes an opinion or idea formed in advance, often without a basis in actual evidence or direct experience. It carries a strong connotation of bias or prejudice, suggesting that the person is closed-minded or unwilling to consider new information because their mind is already made up.
In professional or academic contexts, it is frequently paired with nouns like notion, idea, or belief to highlight a cognitive error. It differs from a simple prediction or hypothesis in that a preconceived notion is typically viewed as a barrier to objective understanding rather than a starting point for investigation.
Meanings
Examples
You should enter the interview without any preconceived notions about the company.
I had a preconceived idea of what the city would look like, but it was completely different.
Let us set aside our preconceived beliefs and look at the raw data.
The detective realized his preconceived theory about the suspect was wrong.
Stop judging me based on your preconceived opinions.
She struggled to overcome her preconceived image of a typical scientist.
The novel challenges the preconceived stereotypes of the era.
I wonder if my preconceived expectations are blinding me to the truth.