Word
biased
Phoneticsbi·ased, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbaɪəst/
UK/bˈaɪəst/
Definitions
01prejudiced or unfair
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. unfairly preferring one person, group, or idea over another.
adj. exhibiting a personal or institutional prejudice; not impartial or objective.
“The fans felt the referee was biased against their team during the final minutes.”
“Critics argued that the documentary provided a biased account of the conflict by only interviewing representatives from one side.”
Synonyms
02distorted data
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. describing information or results that are not accurate because of a mistake in how they were collected.
adj. exhibiting a systematic distortion of results due to a factor not accounted for in the derivation or sampling process.
“The survey results were biased because only people who liked the product answered it.”
“The researchers acknowledged that the sample was biased toward urban residents, potentially overlooking the unique challenges faced by rural communities.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“I feel the system is biased against women.” “I’m biased of course – but it’s pretty damn good!” Etymology
From bias + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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