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
Faruk-Turkish, Arabic
Wilky-Medieval English
Julyju-LIEEnglish (Rare)
Ileanie-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Zhenya-Russian, Bulgarian
OrtrunAWRT-roonGerman