preconceived

• But that makes a representative example for Mr. Wise, as the comments he sees mirror his preconceived and one-dimensional views about white Americans. —  AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed
• Contrary to the usual process of science in which defects and errors become the platform for refinement and new approaches to the problem, environmental science finds itself caught in the grip of "politically correct modeling" (the authors 'emphasis) in which there is enormous pressure on scientists, many of whom discover "that modeling results are easier to live with if they follow preconceived or politically correct notions." —  Claremont.org
• Here's an idea, instead of critiquing the band for your preconceived notions about them, why not instead just focus on the music. —  Drowned In Sound // Feed
• The typical client's desire for a preconceived solution is really reflective of the trend in purchasing in which the convenience factor drives buying decisions. —  TechRepublic Blogs
• I didn't have any kind of preconceived notions about how these things were supposed to be done.

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