biased (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪəst/
Definition
Having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others.
Examples
The news report was heavily biased towards the government's viewpoint, ignoring opposition arguments.
It's important to be aware of your own potential to be biased when making decisions.
Her opinion on the new policy is biased because she stands to gain financially from it.
How to Use biased
- biased towards (prepositional phrase)
- Having an unfair preference for or against something. — "The jury seemed biased towards the prosecution's arguments."
- biased against (prepositional phrase)
- Having an unfair prejudice against something. — "Some people are biased against new technologies without understanding them."
- biased in favor of (prepositional phrase)
- Showing an unfair preference for something. — "The rules were biased in favor of the home team."
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