preconception

Definitions

A preconceived idea or prejudice.

An opinion or conception formed before having adequate knowledge or experience.

Examples

It is important to approach new cultures without any negative preconception.

Her preconception that the job would be boring vanished once she started working on the creative project.

Synonyms

prejudice bias assumption prejudgment fixed idea presumption preconceived notion

Antonyms

impartiality objectivity open-mindedness fairness neutrality unbiased view disinterestedness