hasty assumption

Definitions

A conclusion reached quickly without sufficient evidence or careful consideration.

A judgment formed prematurely based on incomplete information or bias.

Examples

Making a hasty assumption about his motives led to a misunderstanding that could have been avoided with a simple conversation.

The detective warned the team against making a hasty assumption before all the forensic evidence had been thoroughly analyzed.

Synonyms

rash conclusion snap judgment precipitate inference unfounded supposition impulsive conjecture

Antonyms

reasoned conclusion careful deliberation evidence-based deduction well-considered judgment thorough analysis