Judgment & Assessment: English Vocabulary List

used to imply that someone who lacks knowledge or experience in a particular area cannot make accurate judgments or opinions about it

"He had never experienced it and spoke as if he knew — blind men can judge no colours."

"She had never worked in that industry yet offered confident opinions — blind men can judge no colours."

used to advise people to avoid being critical or judgmental of others, as they may be judged in the same manner themselves, encouraging compassion and understanding instead

"Do not criticise others too harshly — judge not, that ye be not judged."

"The manager who condemned every mistake was later found to have made far worse ones — judge not, that ye be not judged."

used to suggest that things or people are often not as bad as they seem or as they are portrayed

"He is strict but not cruel — the devil is not as black as he is painted."

"The new director had a fierce reputation, but the devil is not so black as he is painted — she was fair and reasonable."

used to suggest that comparing people or things is often unproductive and can lead to negative feelings or judgments

"Comparisons are odious."

"The annual performance rankings caused resentment throughout the team — comparisons are odious, as several employees noted."

used to imply that unfinished work should not be shown to inexperienced or uninformed individuals, as it may lead to negative perceptions or incorrect assumptions about the final outcome

"Don't show them half-done work."

"She kept the prototype hidden until it was ready, knowing fools and bairns should never see half done work."

used to imply that individuals should be open-minded and consider different perspectives before making a judgment or decision

"Consider both sides of issues."

"Before you take sides in this argument, remember that there are two sides to every question worth considering."

used to imply that people tend to believe that their problems, responsibilities, or burdens are more difficult than those of others, and may lack empathy towards others' struggles

"My problems feel heaviest."

"Both teams complained they were overworked — every horse thinks its own pack is the heaviest."

used to suggest that the way people perceive someone or something during their initial encounter can have a strong and lasting impact on their opinion

"First impressions matter most."

"The disorganised opening presentation cost them the contract — first impressions are the most lasting."

used to indicate that a single occurrence or piece of evidence is insufficient to establish a trend or draw a firm conclusion

"One swallow does not make a summer."

"Just because you passed one test does not mean you will pass all, remember one swallow does not make a summer."

used to imply that intense emotions, whether they be love or hatred, can cloud one's judgment and make one unable of seeing things objectively

"Hatred is blind."

"The rivalry between the two managers was so intense that hatred had become as blind as love."

used to suggest that those who create or present their work to the public should be willing to listen to criticism and feedback and use it to improve the quality of their work

"Accept criticism for your book."

"She released her first article and was surprised by the backlash — whoever writes a book should be ready to accept criticism."

used to imply that a person's behavior reflects their character, emphasizing the ability to make judgments about a person based on their actions

"Show me the man."

"Show me the man, and I will show you the rule, because a person's actions always reveal their true character."

used to encourage empathy and understanding by emphasizing that an individual should not judge or criticize someone's situation or behavior without experiencing it themselves

"Walk in his shoes."

"Before criticising his decisions, try to understand his constraints — do not judge a man until you have walked in his shoes."