Biased — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈbī-əst/ bi·ased

Meaning & Definition of Biased

Biased (adjective)

  1. exhibiting or characterized by bias
  2. tending to yield one outcome more frequently than others in a statistical experiment
  3. having an expected value different from the quantity or parameter estimated

Biased (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. inclined to favor one side over another

    "in my admittedly biased opinion, my wife is always the prettiest woman in whatever room she graces"

    similar: one-sided, parti pris, partial, partisan, prejudiced
    related: hostile, inimical, jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic, colored, distorted, misrepresented, shaded, warped, convinced, influenced, persuaded, predisposed, prepossessed, swayed, affected, concerned, interested
    opposite: disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, neutral, nonpartisan, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced
    near: open, open-minded, persuasible, receptive, honest, just, reasonable, bipartisan, autonomous, independent, aloof, detached, dispassionate, hardheaded, impersonal, unemotional, cold, distant, remote, apathetic, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uncurious, unenthusiastic, uninterested

Biased (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: poisoned, prejudiced, turned
    related: disposed, inclined, predisposed, influenced, prepossessed, convinced, persuaded, suggested

Related Entry: Bias (verb)

Bias is a different word from Biased. The synonyms below are for bias, not for biased.

  1. 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"

    similar: poison, prejudice, turn
    related: dispose, incline, predispose, influence, prepossess, convince, persuade, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Biased

The most common words with a similar meaning to Biased:

one-sided, parti pris, partial, partisan, prejudiced, poisoned, turned

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Biased

Words with the opposite meaning of Biased:

disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, neutral, nonpartisan, objective, unbiased, unprejudiced

Related Words for Biased

hostile, inimical, jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic, colored, distorted, misrepresented, shaded, warped, convinced, influenced, persuaded, predisposed, prepossessed, swayed, affected, concerned, interested, disposed, inclined, suggested

Near Antonyms of Biased

open, open-minded, persuasible, receptive, honest, just, reasonable, bipartisan, autonomous, independent, aloof, detached, dispassionate, hardheaded, impersonal, unemotional, cold, distant, remote, apathetic, incurious, indifferent, unconcerned, uncurious, unenthusiastic, uninterested

Origin & Etymology of Biased

First known use: 1599

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Biased

Frequently Asked Questions about Biased

What does "Biased" mean?

"Biased" means exhibiting or characterized by bias. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: exhibiting or characterized by bias. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Biased"?

Other words for "Biased" include one-sided, parti pris, partial, partisan, prejudiced, poisoned and turned. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Biased" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Biased"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Biased". Common alternatives include one-sided, parti pris, partial, partisan, prejudiced, poisoned and turned.

What is the opposite of "Biased"?

Antonyms of "Biased" include disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, neutral and nonpartisan. Near antonyms include open, open-minded, persuasible and receptive.

How do you use "Biased" in a sentence?

Examples of "Biased" in a sentence: "in my admittedly biased opinion, my wife is always the prettiest woman in whatever room she graces"; "bad reviews biased her against the movie, even though it starred one of her favorite actors".

Is "Biased" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Biased" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Biased" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Biased" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Biased"?

"Biased" is pronounced /ˈbī-əst/ and divided into syllables as bi·ased.