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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of preconception

Millions of readers’ guesses revealed that, for the most part, those preconceptions were not very accurate in this case. Aug. 2021 70. —The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024

Modern preconceptions, though, can be based on harmful ideologies. —Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024

The new leader as an individual Questions may concern professional profile, or personal hopes, dreams, rumors, preconceptions, concerns, etc. —George Bradt, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Yes, tarot card readings can indeed be the driving force of movies like the summer horror hit Tarot, and some people may want to associate them with the scary preconceptions that accompany Ouija boards. —Tim Lammers, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024