judgment
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the ability to make sensible decisions or to tell the difference between right and wrong.
the cognitive faculty or capacity for making sensible decisions and forming objective conclusions.
Simple“You should trust your own judgment when choosing which job offer to accept.”
In context“The manager was praised for her sound judgment during the crisis, as she remained calm and made logical choices under pressure.”
SynonymsAntonymsfoolishnessindiscretion - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an opinion that you form after thinking carefully about something.
a subjective opinion or evaluation formed after a period of consideration.
Simple“In my judgment, the plan is too expensive and will not work.”
In context“The critic reserved judgment on the new novel until he had finished the final chapter, wanting to ensure his review was fair.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
an official decision made by a judge or a court of law.
a formal and authoritative decision made by a court of law or a judicial officer.
Simple“The court will give its final judgment on the case next Tuesday.”
In context“The Supreme Court issued a landmark judgment that fundamentally altered how privacy laws are applied to digital communications.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of criticizing someone or saying they are wrong.
the act of passing negative moral or social criticism on a person's character or actions.
Simple“She felt the judgment of the other parents when her child started crying.”
In context“Living in a small town often means facing the constant judgment of neighbours who monitor every aspect of your private life.”
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage make judgement · make judgment
“I will happily accept the judgement of these voters … I’ve decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions.”
“Yet students are often still prepared for traditional, entry-level roles in which they develop judgment by producing the first draft themselves.”