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Biased

/ˈbaɪəst/

To place bias upon; to influence.

📖 Definitions of "Biased"

verb
  1. 1

    To place bias upon; to influence.

    "Our prejudices bias our views."

adjective
  1. 1

    Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

    "The newspaper gave a biased account of the incident."

  2. 2

    Angled at a slant.

    "The table had a biased edge."

  3. 3

    On which an electrical bias is applied.

  4. 4

    Exhibiting a systematic distortion of results due to a factor not allowed for in its derivation; skewed.

🔄 Synonyms of "Biased"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
partisannounA fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
partialnounExisting as a part or portion; incomplete.
slantedPlaced at an angle, on a slant.
partizannounAlternative spelling of partisan (“adherent, supporter”). [An adherent to a party or faction.]
unfairverbNot fair.
one-sidedPartial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
colorednounHaving a color.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Biased"

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WordDefinition
partialverbExisting as a part or portion; incomplete.
one-sidedPartial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
partizannounAlternative spelling of partisan (“adherent, supporter”). [An adherent to a party or faction.]
partisannounA fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
unfairverb(transitive, obsolete) to make ugly
slantedPlaced at an angle, on a slant.
colorednounHaving a color.
prejudicedHaving prejudices.
prejudicialCausing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious.
prejudiceverb(transitive) To have a negative impact on (someone's position, chances etc.).
predisposedInclined.
preconceived(of an opinion or notion) Conceived beforehand: formed ahead of time.
disposedinclined, minded
tendentious(of persons or their words) Having a tendency, written or spoken, with a partisan, biased or prejudiced purpose, especially a controversial one; implicitly or explicitly slanted; biased.
skillverb(video games) To spend acquired points in exchange for skills.
misleadingnounDeceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.
partiallyTo a partial degree or extent, incompletely.
impartialtreating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased
lopsidedNot even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.
unbiasedImpartial or without bias or prejudice.

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