Synonyms of preconception

preconception

noun

ˌprē-kən-ˈsep-shən 

as in theory

an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something

tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theory
• assumption
• hypothesis
• prejudgment
• prepossession
• conception
• prejudice
• bias
• concept
• image
• speculation
• presumption
• thought
• notion
• conjecture
• presupposition
• imagining
• picture
• thesis
• supposition
• favor
• predetermination
• partiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objectivity
• neutrality
• impartiality
• detachment
• unbiasedness
• open-mindedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preconception

With his meditator’s aversion to preconceptions, Lynch embraced collaborative improvisation. —Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025

However, for fans who value a song's sound and direct application to their lives over preconceptions related to stereotypes, the space between the hard and honest truths that are the foundations of both genres benefits Lakeview's growth. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024

Consider what led you to test your hypothesis, explore your research, or rethink your preconceptions. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

But as award-winning author Katie Kitamura unravels the connections between these two characters, readers will be forced to confront their own preconceptions about how relationships play out, with and without an audience. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025