preconception

simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
without preconceptions7.1

approaching something with an open mind, free from preconceived ideas

with preconceptions7.0

approaching something while already having preconceived ideas

have preconception7.8

to hold a preconceived idea or opinion about something

challenge preconception7.5

to question the validity of a preconceived idea

shatter preconception7.2

to completely destroy a preconceived idea

defy preconception6.9

to resist or go against a preconceived idea

fit in with preconception6.8

to be consistent with a preconceived notion

fit preconception6.5

to conform to or match a preconceived notion

preconception about8.5

a preconceived idea concerning a particular subject or group

preconception of8.2

a preconceived idea regarding the nature or character of something