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

against one's better judgment

Despite serious misgivings or objections, as in Against my better judgment, I told her to come whenever she pleased. See also: better, judgment

against your better judgement

contrary to what you feel to be wise or sensible.See also: better, judgement

against your better ˈjudgement

(especially British English) (American English usually against your better ˈjudgment) although you know your action, decision, etc. is not sensible: She was persuaded against her better judgement to lend him the money, and now she’s regretting it.See also: better, judgement