Example: Die Voreingenommenheit des Berichts beeinflusst die Leser stark.
Definition
"Die Voreingenommenheit" refers to the bias or preconceived opinion present in a report or media coverage, which influences the perception and judgment of the audience, often leading to unfair or partial representation of facts.
Translations
bias
el prejuicio
de vooringenomenheid
la parcialitat
le préjugé
Etymology
The word "die Voreingenommenheit" comes from the German roots 'vor-' meaning 'before,' 'eingeboren' meaning 'inborn or innate,' and the suffix '-heit' indicating a state or quality. Together, it suggests a preconceived or innate attitude formed before considering evidence. Did you know? Its root words highlight how bias is formed prior to objective assessment.
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"Die Voreingenommenheit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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