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
Zachariah[.zækə'raiə]
Mendel-Yiddish
Millaray-Native American, Mapuche
Fedlimid-Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
BessieBES-eeEnglish
West[west]