English noun: prepossession | |||
1. | prepossession (state) the condition of being prepossessed | ||
Samples | The king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | condition, status | ||
2. | prepossession (cognition) an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence | ||
Samples | He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions. | ||
Synonyms | parti pris, preconceived idea, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception | ||
Broader (hypernym) | opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view | ||