biased — showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪəst/
Example Sentences
- My mom is totally biased when she says I'm the most handsome son in the world.
- The referee seemed biased towards the home team throughout the match.
- I'm biased towards pizza - it's always the right choice for dinner!
biased
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbaɪəst/]
showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
The referee's bias upset the players. (BIAS = LEAN TO ONE SIDE → an unfair tendency toward one side)
"Siri tried to buy us pizza again — she’s biased toward pepperoni, like it’s her only friend."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'biais', meaning 'slanted' or 'oblique'. Originally used in textile work to describe cutting cloth at an angle rather than straight, the term evolved metaphorically to denote a prejudiced or one-sided perspective.
Breakdown
biais (slanted, oblique) + -ed (adjective suffix forming the past participle or adjectival form)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is totally biased when she says I'm the most handsome son in the world.”
“The referee seemed biased towards the home team throughout the match.”
“I'm biased towards pizza - it's always the right choice for dinner!”
“The survey results were biased because only young people participated.”
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