Biased
/ˈbaɪəst/
adjectiveIntermediateVery CommonGeneral
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1
Prejudiced in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
/ˈbaɪəst/
adjectivenegativeIntermediate
General
Showing favoritism towards one side or thing.
The survey was biased because it only sampled one demographic.
💡 Simply: Unfairly favoring one side over another.
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2
His biased opinion prevented him from seeing the truth.
How It's Used
Journalism
"The reporter's article was clearly biased against the opposition party."
Law
"The judge must remain unbiased in order to ensure a fair trial."
From Middle English *biassen, from Old French biais "slant, slope," from biais "obliquely," of uncertain origin.
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, focusing on unfair favoritism.
Memory tip
Imagine a slanted coin – it's biased towards one side.
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