prejudge

verb pre·judge \(ˌ)prē-ˈjəj\

: to form an opinion about (someone or something) before you have enough understanding or knowledge

Full Definition of PREJUDGE

transitive verb

: to judge before hearing or before full and sufficient examination

— pre·judg·er noun

— pre·judg·ment \-ˈjəj-mənt\ noun

See prejudge defined for English-language learners

See prejudge defined for kids

Middle French prejuger, from Latin praejudicare, from prae- + judicare to judge — more at judge

First Known Use: 1579

Next Word in the Dictionary: prejudgment interestPrevious Word in the Dictionary: prejobAll Words Near: prejudge

What made you want to look up prejudge? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears