prejudge

[ pree-juhj ]

verb (used with object)

, pre·judged, pre·judg·ing.

1. to judge beforehand.
2. to pass judgment on prematurely or without sufficient reflection or investigation.

prejudge

/ priːˈdʒʌdʒ /

verb

1. tr to judge beforehand, esp without sufficient evidence

Derived Forms

• preˈjudgment, noun
• preˈjudger, noun

Other Words From

• pre·judger noun
• pre·judgment especially British, pre·judgement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prejudge¹

1555–65; < French préjuger < Latin praejūdicāre. See pre-, judge

Example Sentences

I don't want to sound like I'm prejudging these birds, but they're not like peacocks where it is easy to tell them apart on sight.

From Salon

“It makes no sense whatsoever to prejudge the election outcome. And that is a misinformed view of what is happening on the ground in North Carolina, bless his heart,” McHenry said.

From Salon

He told the BBC's Today programme that keeping the yards together was "sensible from an operating perspective" but he can’t prejudge what bidders will want.

From BBC

For the overall effect of the film, it was very important that everyone keep a natural tone and not judge or prejudge their character.

From Los Angeles Times

“A justice cannot decide a case she has prejudged or when her participation otherwise creates a serious risk of actual bias,” Republicans argued in the motion.

From Seattle Times