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
Comgal	-	Irish
SreĆKo	-	Croatian, Serbian
Hadya	-	Arabic
Imeda	-	Georgian
Boadicea	-	Ancient Celtic (Latinized)
Jeffrey	['dʒefri:]