Biased
Example: Biased perspectives distort objective evaluation
Definition
"Biased" describes having an unfair preference or prejudice toward something or someone, which distorts objective evaluation and judgment. It often implies a lack of neutrality, causing views or decisions to be influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts.
Etymology
The word "biased" comes from the noun 'bias,' which originated in the mid-16th century, likely from Old French 'biais,' meaning slant or oblique line. The term originally referred to a diagonal line in weaving or tailoring. Over time, "biased" evolved to describe a figurative slant in opinions or judgments, indicating partiality or prejudice.
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"Biased" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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