Prepossession

Word PREPOSSESSION
Character 13
Hyphenation pre pos ses sion
Pronunciations /pɹiːpəˈzɛʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Prepossession"

What do we mean by prepossession?

A preconception or prejudice. noun

The state of being preoccupied with thoughts, opinions, or feelings. noun

The act of taking possession beforehand; preoccupation; prior possession. noun

The state of being prepossessed; predisposition; prejudice, usually of a favorable nature; hence, liking; favorable opinion. noun

Synonyms Bias, bent. noun

Preoccupation; prior possession. noun

Preoccupation of the mind by an opinion, or impression, already formed; preconceived opinion; previous impression; bias; -- generally, but not always, used in a favorable sense. noun

Preoccupation; having possession beforehand. noun

A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice. noun

The condition of being prepossessed noun

An opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence noun

Preoccupation; having possession beforehand.

A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Prepossession

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The word "prepossession" in example sentences

I AM fully sensible of the greatness of that freedom, which I take with you on the present occasion; a liberty which seemed to me scarcely allowable, when I reflected on that distinguished and dignified station in which you stand, and the almost general prejudice and prepossession, which is so prevalent in the world against those of my complexion. ❋ Unknown (1792)

Mr. Solmes (that the prepossession which is charged upon me may not be supposed to influence me against him) I do absolutely declare, ❋ Unknown (2006)

Though she did not encourage, she would not reject the attentions of the polite and elegant stranger, who had so much that was agreeable to say that she insensibly acquired a kind of prepossession in his favor. ❋ Various (N/A)

Sir -- I am fully sensible of the greatness of that freedom which I take on the present occasion, a liberty, which to me scarcely allowable, when I reflect on that distinguished and honorable station in which you stand, and the almost general prejudice and prepossession which is prevalent in the world against those of my complexion. ❋ George Freeman (1914)

Sir -- I am fully sensible of the greatness of that freedom which I take on the present occasion, a liberty, which to me scarcely allowable, when I reflected on that distinguished and honorable station in which you stand; and the almost general prejudice and prepossession which is prevalent in the world against those of my complexion. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Though she did not encourage, she would not reject the attentions of the polite and elegant stranger, who had so much that was agreeable to say that she insensibly acquired a kind of prepossession in his favour. ❋ Unknown (1847)

If I have not been explicit enough in declaring my dislike to Mr. Solmes (that the prepossession which is charged upon me may not be supposed to influence me against him) I do absolutely declare, That were there no such man as Mr. Lovelace in the world, I would not have ❋ Samuel Richardson (1725)

With respect to the Voll of poems I have sent, [1] in your hands, I fear nothing but your prepossession in my favour, which perhaps is quite as formidable an obstacle to encounter as a prepossession on the other side, it may disappoint you, be on your guard! ❋ Unknown (2009)

-- Pleased with the preference of one, and offended by the neglect of the other, on the very beginning of our acquaintance, I have courted prepossession and ignorance, and driven reason away, where either were concerned. ❋ Unknown (2010)

- Pleased with the preference of one, and offended by the neglect of the other, on the very beginning of our acquaintance, I have courted prepossession and ignorance, and driven reason away, where either were concerned. ❋ Paul Raushenbush (2010)

But for the last three years, the period that we are concerned with, they have been suddenly freed from historical prepossession, and written only out of themselves. ❋ W.B. Yeats (2000)

I possess it; it was found upon the stairs: Ah! far from thus openly confessing her unhappy prepossession, she conceals it from every human being; even her beloved sister, I am convinced, is untrusted; upon paper only she has breathed it, and breathed it as you see ... with a generosity of soul that is equal to the delicacy of her conduct. ' ❋ Unknown (2008)

THE Visit of the Westwyns to Sir Hugh shewed Lavinia in so favourable a light, that nothing less than the strong prepossession already conceived for Camilla could have guarded the heart of the son, or the wishes of the father, from the complete captivation of her modest beauty, her intrinsic worth, and the chearful alacrity, and virtuous self-denial, with which she presided in the new oeconomy of the rectory. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Twice betrayed in his dearest expectations, he had formed two criterions from his peculiar experience, by which he had settled his opinion of the whole female sex; and where opinion may humour systematic prepossession, who shall build upon his virtue or wisdom to guard the transparency of his impartiality? ❋ Unknown (2008)

The ode, to her great delight, lasted till the dinner was announced, when Melmond appeared: but her prepossession could alone give any charm to his sight: he could barely recollect that he had seen her, or even Camilla before; he had conversed with neither; his eyes had been devoted to ❋ Unknown (2008)

However, with all his foibles, he is a charming creature, and prepossession only can blind you to his merit. ' ❋ Unknown (2008)

Yet, as she was not of that inflammable nature which is always ready to take fire, as her passions were under the controul of her reason, and she suffered not her affections to triumph over her principles, she started at her danger the moment she perceived it, and instantly determined to give no weak encouragement to a prepossession which neither time nor intimacy had justified. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Qualities such as these, when recommended by high birth, a striking figure, and polished manners, formed but a dangerous companion for a young woman, who, without the guard of any former prepossession, was so fervent an admirer of excellence as Cecilia. ❋ Unknown (2008)

“These scruples are merely romantic; your own good sense, had it fairer play, would contemn them; but it is warped at present by prejudice and prepossession.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

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