preconceived idea

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preconceived idea - an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions"

parti pris, preconceived notion, preconceived opinion, preconception, prepossession

opinion, persuasion, sentiment, thought, view - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"

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