against (one's) better judgment



against (one's) better judgment

In spite of one's apprehension or objections. Against his better judgment, Joe let his daughter attend her friend's party. I allowed my obnoxious co-worker to accompany me on my work trip, against my better judgment.
See also: better, judgment

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dipti-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada
Vikrama-Hinduism
Atem-Egyptian Mythology
MiĤAelomee-khah-E-loEsperanto
Hrafn-Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian
GeneviÈVezhe-nə-VYEV, zhawn-VYEVFrench