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[ noun ] an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence

Examples

"he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"

Used in print

(Irving Fineman, Woman of Valor: The Life of Henrietta...)

The very firmness of her convictions and logical clearness of her arguments captivated and stimulated him to make greater efforts ; usually , this is most exasperating to men , who expect every woman to verify their preconceived_notions concerning her sex , and when she does not , immediately condemn her as eccentric and unwomanly .

Related terms

opinion prejudice prejudice

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