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