preconceived notion

• Eine Meinung oder Vorstellung, die man sich vor einer gründlichen Prüfung oder vor dem Erwerb von Faktenwissen gebildet hat, oft auf Vorurteilen oder unvollständigen Informationen beruhend.

An opinion or idea formed in advance of actual knowledge or experience, often based on bias or incomplete information.

1. Prejudgment or biasB2formal

   An opinion or idea formed before having enough knowledge or experience.

   Vorgefasste Meinung

   • She had a preconceived notion that the city was dangerous, but she found it safe.
   • His preconceived notion about the subject prevented him from learning new facts.
   • The judge warned the jury to avoid preconceived notions about the defendant.