jumps to conclusions
Decides without evidence
To jump to conclusions is to form a judgment or make a decision too quickly, without adequate evidence or careful consideration: Don't jump to conclusions—we don't know the whole story yet.
The phrase implies hasty reasoning that may prove wrong once more facts emerge.
- snap judgmentRapid evaluation without deliberation
- knee-jerk reactionInstinctive, unconsidered response
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- hasty generalizationConclusion from insufficient evidence
- impulsivityActing without considering consequences
confirmation bias · overgeneralization · mental shortcut · overconfidence · prejudgment · stereotyping · heuristics · framing effect · stubbornness · rashness · intuition · gut feeling · tunnel vision · self-serving bias · groupthink · benefit of the doubt · rush to judgment · quick to judge