judgment

Definition

  • noun: an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought
  • noun: a formal utterance of an authoritative opinion
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: acquittal, acumen, anathematizing

Examples

  • I agreed to let him join us, even though it was 'against my better judgment'. [=even though I did not think it was the best thing to do]

  • In my 'judgment' [='opinion'], the stock has performed badly. = It is my 'judgment' that the stock has performed badly.

  • “Were his policies good or bad?” “I'll have to 'reserve/suspend judgment on' that. It's too soon to know.”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah, it's not her fault I'm a hooligan. Well, it's certainly not my fault! I've spent the last seven years teaching Sherman good judgment. If you're such a great parent... why is Ms. Grunion trying to take Sherman away from you? Is that true? Is someone gonna (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman
  • (..) but there are times when a No. comes in handy. I left a little pencil chart in your backpack... which you can consult if it ever becomes a judgment call. I think I'll be okay! Okay, bye, Mr. Peabody. Wait. See you after school. (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman