(of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness.
John: You can’t trust them because they’re not like you or me
Tim: that’s just a preconceived opinion
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The impetus for viewing (or reacting to) something in a negative light fueled solely by on one's own pre-existing bias.
1. Josh's rationale for not watching Season 2 of that show was bullshit. I think we both know it was a case of preconceived bitchery.