think the worst of someone

think the worst of someone
think the best/worst/of someone phrase
to decide that someone has good/​bad qualities before you know them or understand their situation

Dan was a kind man, and always thought the best of people.

Must you always think the worst of her?

Thesaurus: to have an opinion or opinionssynonym
Main entry: think

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