Bias — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Bias
Bias (noun)
- an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially, a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment, prejudice
- an instance of such prejudice
- bent, tendency
Bias (verb)
- to give a settled and often prejudiced outlook to
- to apply a slight negative or positive voltage to (something, such as a transistor)
Bias (adjective)
- diagonal, slanting —used chiefly of fabrics and their cut
Bias (adverb)
- diagonally
- awry
Bias (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities
"he has a powerful bias towards sentimentality, which comes through even in his grittier stories"
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a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
"from her youth she revealed a strong bias toward a life of the mind"
Bias (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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in a line or direction running from corner to corner
"made of fabric cut bias"
Bias (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
"bad reviews biased her against the movie, even though it starred one of her favorite actors"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bias
The most common words with a similar meaning to Bias:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bias
Words with the opposite meaning of Bias:
Near Antonyms of Bias
Word Forms of Bias
Inflections: biased, biassed, biasing, biassing
Derived words: biasness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Bias
Middle French biais
First known use: 1530
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bias
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 3
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 2
- Topics: Science & Research
Words & Phrases Containing Bias
Frequently Asked Questions about Bias
What does "Bias" mean?
"Bias" means an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially, a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment, prejudice. As an a noun, a verb, an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially, a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment, prejudice. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Bias"?
Other words for "Bias" include favor, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, parti pris, partisanship, ply and prejudice. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bias" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Bias"?
There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bias". Common alternatives include favor, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, parti pris, partisanship, ply, prejudice, tendentiousness and affection.
What is the opposite of "Bias"?
Antonyms of "Bias" include impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, open-mindedness and unbiasedness. Near antonyms include calm, detachment, dispassion and indifference.
How do you use "Bias" in a sentence?
Examples of "Bias" in a sentence: "he has a powerful bias towards sentimentality, which comes through even in his grittier stories"; "from her youth she revealed a strong bias toward a life of the mind"; "made of fabric cut bias".
Is "Bias" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Bias" can be used as a noun, a verb, an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.
Is "Bias" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Bias" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Bias"?
"Bias" is pronounced /ˈbī-əs/ and divided into syllables as bi·as.