biased
Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪəst]
Word
Context: “opinion or judgment”
(adjective) when someone favors one side or idea over others. This can happen when people see things in a way that isn't fair or balanced. For example, if a teacher always gives more attention to one student, they might be considered biased.
Example
The article was clear and unbiased, presenting all sides of the argument.
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His biased views made it hard for others to share their opinions freely.
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Do you think the decision was biased towards one group?
Context: “decision-making”
(verb) to influence someone or something to favor one side or idea. This is like nudging someone to think a certain way instead of being fair to all options.
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She tried to avoid biasing her friends when they were choosing a movie.
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He realized that he had biased the results of the experiment without meaning to.
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How can we avoid biased opinions in our discussions?
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