Prepossession (Noun)
Meaning 1
The condition of being prepossessed; "the king's prepossession in my favor is very valuable".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her natural charm and beauty were said to be the key to the emperor's prepossession in her favor.
- The queen's prepossession with the artist led her to commission a portrait that would take years to complete.
- Despite the challenges ahead, the explorer felt confident, thanks to the governor's preposession with his mission.
- His calm and confident demeanor led to a prepossession among his peers that would serve him well in the leadership role.
- The prince's prepossession with the new engineer's designs ensured the project's speedy approval and funding.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.