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Antonyms for prepossessed

Grammar : Adj
Spell : pree-puh-zes
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpri pəˈzɛs


Definition of prepossessed

Origin :
  • 1610s, "to get possession of beforehand," from pre- + possess. Meaning "to possess (a person) beforehand with a feeling, notion, etc." is from 1630s; specifically, "to cause (someone) to have a favorable opinion of something" (1640s). Related: Prepossessed; prepossessing.
  • adj made partial by initial impression
Example sentences :
  • But, Sir, if I am prepossessed, what has Mr. Solmes to hope for?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Thus, we say, "He is prejudiced against him," and "He is prepossessed in his favor."
  • Extract from : « The Verbalist » by Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)
  • From what I had seen of the stranger I certainly was not prepossessed.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Face » by William Le Queux
  • I never in my life saw a figure that prepossessed me more favourably.
  • Extract from : « The Vicar of Wakefield » by Oliver Goldsmith
  • He had long and often heard of him, and, from what he had heard, was prepossessed in his favor.
  • Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Two » by Abraham Lincoln
  • She sees Helen prepossessed, sad, and can somewhat divine the cause.
  • Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid
  • He addressed us, and we cannot add that he prepossessed us much in his favour.
  • Extract from : « The King's Post » by R. C. Tombs
  • Margaret was certainly not prepossessed in the man's favour at first sight.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by Francis Marion Crawford
  • The preface at once prepossessed us in favour of what was to follow.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 64, No.394, August, 1848 » by Various
  • He was prepossessed by its exterior, and his anticipations were confirmed on entering the hall.
  • Extract from : « Cynthia » by Leonard Merrick

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