Preconceive
(verb)
- To have an idea or opinion about something before having enough information or experience to form a valid judgement.
- To form an idea or opinion about something before it happens or exists.
Origin:
From pre- + conceive.
Examples:
- He preconceived the outcome of the meeting and was disappointed when it didn't go as planned.
- She had preconceived notions about the book that prevented her from enjoying it.
- The preconceived ideas about the class deterred him from taking it.
- I try not to preconceive anything, I like to form my own opinions.
- The preconceived notion that the new employee would fail turned out to be completely wrong.