Biased: meaning, definitions and examples
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biased
[ ˈbaɪəst ]
in decision-making
Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
Synonyms
one-sided, partial, prejudiced, unfair
Examples of usage
- He accused the media of being biased against him.
- The judge was criticized for making biased decisions.
- Her biased opinions influenced her actions.
in research or reporting
Showing an unfair lack of favoritism towards someone or something.
Synonyms
impartial, partial, unbalanced
Examples of usage
- The study was criticized for being biased towards a specific outcome.
- The journalist's reporting was considered biased by many viewers.
Translations
Translations of the word "biased" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tendencioso
🇮🇳 पक्षपाती
🇩🇪 voreingenommen
🇮🇩 berat
🇺🇦 упереджений
🇵🇱 stronniczy
🇯🇵 偏った
🇫🇷 biaisé
🇪🇸 parcial
🇹🇷 önyargılı
🇰🇷 편견이 있는
🇸🇦 متحيز
🇨🇿 předpojatý
🇸🇰 predpojatý
🇨🇳 有偏见的
🇸🇮 pristranski
🇮🇸 hlutdrægur
🇰🇿 ықтимал
🇬🇪 პარტიული
🇦🇿 tərəfli
🇲🇽 parcial
Word origin
The word 'biased' originated from the Old English word 'bīas', which meant 'bias, inclination'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a tendency or inclination towards a particular perspective or viewpoint. The concept of bias has been extensively studied in psychology, sociology, and other fields to understand its impact on decision-making, research, and reporting.