prejudge

American  

[pree-juhj] / priˈdʒʌdʒ /

verb (used with object)

prejudged, prejudging

1. to judge beforehand.

2. to pass judgment on prematurely or without sufficient reflection or investigation.

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prejudge British  

/ priːˈdʒʌdʒ /

verb

1. (tr) to judge beforehand, esp without sufficient evidence

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Other Word Forms

• prejudger noun
• prejudgment noun

Etymology

Origin of prejudge

1555–65; < French préjuger < Latin praejūdicāre. See pre-, judge

Example Sentences

Monday's step does not prejudge the outcome of the probe, the commission said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

He told the BBC's Today programme that keeping the yards together was "sensible from an operating perspective" but he can’t prejudge what bidders will want.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

For the overall effect of the film, it was very important that everyone keep a natural tone and not judge or prejudge their character.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

“And to the extent we can understand what theirs is, that would be the goal. And then I can’t prejudge what happens from there.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024

“You cannot prejudge people in this business,” he said over and over when we met, and each time he used that phrase, his face took on a look of utter conviction.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell