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
TreesTRAY:S (Dutch)Dutch, Limburgish
Feofilakt-Russian
Bartal-Hungarian (Rare)
Tormod-Norwegian
Quintina-Ancient Roman
Zaccheus-Biblical Latin