judgment
The ability to make good and sensible choices.
The ability to make sensible decisions or come to reasonable conclusions based on available information.
An official decision made by a judge or court.
A formal decision made by a court of law regarding the outcome of a case.
An opinion made after thinking carefully about something.
An opinion or conclusion that someone reaches after thinking carefully about something.
- Base: judgment
- Plural: judgment, judgments
against one's better judgment
1Against what one thinks is wise
Doing something even though you believe it is not a good idea.
- Against my better judgment, I agreed to go with them.
- She lent him money against her better judgment.
in my judgment
1According to my opinion
This means 'I think' or 'in my opinion', especially after thinking carefully about it.
- In my judgment, we should proceed carefully.
- In my judgment, this is the best choice.
pass judgment
1Form and express an opinion
To decide and say what you think about someone or something, often in a critical way.
- It is unfair to pass judgment without knowing all the facts.
- She passed judgment on his work before he had finished.
reserve judgment
1Delay forming an opinion
To wait before deciding what you think about something.
- I will reserve judgment until I see more evidence.
- Let's reserve judgment until we hear from both sides.