1. having a preconceived opinion or bias; prejudiced
2. attractive or appealing in appearance
Usage: somewhat archaic

Examples

• The judge warned the jury not to be prepossessed by media coverage of the case.
• She was prepossessed against the new employee before even meeting him.
• His prepossessed views made it difficult for him to consider alternative perspectives.
• The committee members seemed prepossessed in favor of the proposal.
• Despite her prepossessed notions, she tried to listen with an open mind.
• The young woman had a prepossessed appearance that caught everyone’s attention.
• He found her prepossessed manner quite charming at the dinner party.