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biased

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbaɪəst// UK //bˈaɪəst// bi·ased

v. showing a preference for one person or idea over another in a way that is unfair. You use this to describe someone who is not being objective.

v. showing an unreasonable preference or prejudice for or against one person, group, or idea. Often used to describe reporting, research, or decision-making that lacks neutrality.


SIMPLE

The referee's decisions seemed biased toward the home team.

CONTEXTUAL

Critics argued that the news report was biased because it only interviewed people from one political party.

COMPLEX

The study was criticized for using a biased sample that did not accurately represent the diverse demographics of the city's population.

Synonyms
Origin

From bias + -ed.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'toward', 'towards', or 'against'.

Pitfall

He is very bias.He is very biased.Learners often use the noun 'bias' where the adjective 'biased' is required.

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