⚖️bias

noun
/ˈbaɪəs/

Meaning

an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone
prejudice in favor of or against something; an inclination or outlook
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example Sentences

The report showed a clear bias against women.

The judge showed no bias during the trial proceedings.

The judge must remain free from bias.

Example Expressions

unconscious bias

Synonyms

prejudice, favoritism, partiality, inclination, tendency
Entry 1
prejudice, favoritism, partiality, inclination, tendency
Entry 2
prejudice, partiality, favoritism, inclination
Entry 3
prejudice, partiality, favoritism

Antonyms

fairness, neutrality, objectivity, impartiality
Entry 1
fairness, neutrality, objectivity
Entry 2
impartiality, fairness, neutrality, objectivity
Entry 3
impartiality, neutrality, fairness

Collocations

gender bias, racial bias, unconscious bias, bias towards, cultural bias, media bias
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gender bias, racial bias, unconscious bias, bias towards
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cultural bias, unconscious bias, media bias, gender bias

More Example Sentences

It is important to be aware of media bias.

To ensure justice, we must free ourselves from bias.

Have you considered the potential bias in these results?

Algorithmic bias is limiting the diversity of information on social media.

Everybody knows how much unbiased the work of the Supreme Court is to protect justice in the USA.

Everybody knows how much unbiased the tenure of caretaker government is to eradicate corruption from the society.

Related Vocabularies

a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
A polite or formal way of referring to a woman.
All future generations of people.

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