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judgment
The word carries a duality between objective wisdom and subjective criticism. In its positive sense, it refers to a mental faculty—the capacity for discernment and sound decision-making. When someone has "good judgment," they possess a reliable internal compass. In a legal context, the tone is clinical, final, and authoritative. It represents the culmination of a process where an external power imposes a definitive resolution on a dispute. Conversely, in social contexts, it often carries a negative or heavy connotation. To "pass judgment" implies a moral superiority or a premature conclusion about someone's character, shifting the word from a tool of wisdom to a weapon of criticism.
Uncountable when referring to the general mental faculty of making good decisions ('He has sound judgment'). Countable when referring to a specific legal ruling from a court or a particular opinion formed about someone ('The judge's judgment was final' or 'I don't want your judgments on my life').
意味
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
"The manager showed poor judgment in hiring an inexperienced candidate."
A decision of a court regarding a lawsuit; a formal legal ruling.
"The judge handed down a final judgment after three days of deliberation."
An opinion or conclusion formed about someone or something.
"It is unfair to pass judgment on her before knowing the full story."