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[せん()·にゅう()·かん()]
sennyuukan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 先入観

noun
  1. preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice

Definition and Synonyms for 先入観

Preoccupation an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
Synonyms: 先入観
Parti Pris an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
Synonyms: 先入観
Bias a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Synonyms: バイアス, えこひいき, 不公平, 依估, 依怙, 偏り, 偏る, 偏執, 偏好, 偏愛, 偏った考え, 偏見, 傾き, 傾く, 傾向, 僻見, 先入主, 先入見, 先入観, 思い込み, 思い込む

Meanings for each kanji in 先入観

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» enter; insert
» outlook; look; appearance; condition; view

Categories 先入観 is a member of

Idea the content of cognition
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View a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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Partiality an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
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Sample Sentences for 先入観

That's what they call 'prejudice'! It's wrong to make your mind up on something you've never experienced!
All the accepted notions and prejudices about flesh being pink.
I'm biased.

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