Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun prepossession

2 senses of prepossession

Sense 1
prepossession -- (the condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable")
       => condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

Sense 2
preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea, preconceived notion -- (an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions")
       => opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought -- (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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