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bias

[bahy-uhs] / ˈbaɪ əs /
NOUN
belief in one way; partiality
Synonyms
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bigotry favoritism inclination intolerance leaning preconceived idea preconceived notion preconceived opinion preference prejudgment prejudice tendency tilt unfairness
STRONG
bent chauvinism discrimination disposition illiberality mind-set parti pris partiality partisanship penchant preconception predilection predisposition prepossession proclivity proneness propensity standpoint viewpoint
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narrow-mindedness one-sidedness
Antonyms
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disinterest equitableness fair-mindedness fairness justice neutrality objectivity open-mindedness tolerance unbiasedness
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impartiality justness
NOUN
diagonal weave of fabric
Synonyms
STRONG
angle incline oblique slant
VERB
cause to favor
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distort incline prejudice slant sway
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influence prepossess twist warp weight
WEAK
make partial
Antonyms
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leave alone
STRONG
straighten
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be fair be impartial be just

Example Sentences

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But there appears to be confirmation bias here.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Adam Back, a prominent Bitcoin developer, said the high-profile investigation was a case of "confirmation bias" and that he is not the person known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Their motive, she claims, was discriminatory bias and a piece of legislation she wrote that law enforcement agencies did not like.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The tumultuous developments are keeping Asian currencies under pressure while "reinforcing a bias toward USD strength", Chan wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Payne has tried all kinds of techniques to reduce this bias.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell