Preconceived

//ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of preconceive form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Conceived beforehand: formed ahead of time. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice wordnet

Synonyms

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anticipatorybeforehandbiaseddeliberateforebegottenforebegotten

Example

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"I'm sorry that I don't conform to your preconceived notions of perfection."

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ahead of time

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