What is the meaning of preconceived opinion?

An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence.
- usage: "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"
- synonyms: preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion

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APA	WordNet. (2010). preconceived opinion. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_opinion/definitions/1303654
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "preconceived opinion" http://smartdefine.org/preconceived_opinion/definitions/1303654 (accessed September 21, 2026).
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