bias
noun/ˈbaɪəs/
Frequency rank: #3,290 most common English word
Meaning
An unfair preference for or against someone or something.
Example sentence
Her opinions were influenced by her personal bias.
Synonyms & related words
- prejudice
- partiality
- favoritism
- tendency
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