prepossession

Noun

Meaning

Preoccupation; prior possession.

Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense; as, the prepossessions of childhood.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bias bent inclination preconception preoccupancy parti pris prejudgment preconceived notion preconceived idea preconceived opinion type thing taste preference prejudice

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Antonyms

malice loathing detestation hate hostility hatred

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Hypernyms

view condition opinion sentiment persuasion status

Examples

he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions Source: Internet

the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prepossessing prepossessingly prepossessingness prepossessor preposted preposterate