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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
In'am	-	Arabic
ŞUkrİ	-	Turkish
Maxine	mak-SEEN	English
Phaedra	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Valda	-	Latvian
Mathghamhain	-	Ancient Irish