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
PinjaPEEN-yahFinnish
SuseZOO-zəGerman
Prokopiyprah-KO-peeRussian
Eliana (1)e-LYAH-nah (Italian)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Nurullah-Arabic, Turkish
Madhukar-Indian, Hindi, Marathi