biased

/ˈbaɪ.əst/
adjectiveIntermediate
general

Having or showing an unfair preference for or against someone or something.

The media coverage was biased in favor of the political party.

The media coverage unfairly favored the political party.

Her biased opinion made it difficult to trust her judgment.

Her unfair preference made it hard to trust her judgment.

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Often used to describe unfair treatment in decision-making, reporting, or evaluations.

Collocations

biased opinionan opinion influenced by unfair preferencebiased reportingnews coverage that unfairly favors one sidebiased judgmenta decision influenced by unfair preference

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Related Phrases

bias againstphrase
to unfairly favor one side over another
bias in favor ofphrase
to unfairly support one side

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'biased' to describe unfair treatment or preference in decisions, reporting, or evaluations.

Avoiding Bias

To avoid bias, strive for fairness and neutrality in your judgments and reporting.

Gold Rule

Fairness

Bias often implies a lack of fairness, so use it to highlight unfair treatment.

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'bias,' meaning to influence unfairly, from Old French 'bias,' meaning 'diagonal.'

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts involving fairness, such as media, legal decisions, or evaluations. Can be used to describe people or things.

Word Breakdown

bias
an inclination or prejudice
root
+
-ed
past participle suffix indicating state
suffix
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