Prepossessing

By Deane Barker

Definition: to make a favorable impression, especially a first impression; to have a prejudice for or against

Competing definitions for this.

  • interesting, attractive, or impressive; as in “He wasn’t a very prepossessing sort of person” (Cambridge dictionary)
  • an attitude, belief, or impression formed beforehand; as in “ a prepossession against technology” (Merriam Webster)

Why I Looked It Up

I don’t remember. I’ve heard it before, but just defined from context. I didn’t note specifically what caused me to look it up.

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