1. to form an opinion or idea about something before having adequate knowledge or experience
Usage: often used in the passive form ‘preconceived’

Examples

• Don’t preconceive what the movie will be like based on the trailer alone.
• She tried not to preconceive any notions about her new roommate.
• Many people preconceive ideas about foreign cultures without ever visiting them.
• The jury was instructed not to preconceive the defendant’s guilt or innocence.
• He preconceived that the job would be boring, but it turned out to be exciting.
• Students often preconceive that math will be difficult before giving it a fair chance.