One-sided — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈwən-ˈsī-dəd/ one-sid·ed

Meaning & Definition of One-sided

One-sided (adjective)

  1. having one side prominent, lopsided
  2. having or occurring on one side only
  3. limited to one side, partial

One-sided (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. inclined to favor one side over another

    "my neighbor's account of how the feud got started was somewhat one-sided"

    similar: biased, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for One-sided

The most common words with a similar meaning to One-sided:

biased, parti pris, partial, partisan, prejudiced

Antonyms & Opposite Words for One-sided

Words with the opposite meaning of One-sided:

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

Related Words for One-sided

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

Near Antonyms of One-sided

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

Word Forms of One-sided

Derived words: one-sidedly (adverb), one-sidedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of One-sided

First known use: circa 1793

Frequently Asked Questions about One-sided

What does "One-sided" mean?

"One-sided" means having one side prominent, lopsided. As an adjective, it is defined as: having one side prominent, lopsided.

What is another word for "One-sided"?

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

What are different ways to say "One-sided"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "One-sided". Common alternatives include biased, parti pris, partial, partisan and prejudiced.

What is the opposite of "One-sided"?

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

How do you use "One-sided" in a sentence?

Examples of "One-sided" in a sentence: "my neighbor's account of how the feud got started was somewhat one-sided".

Is "One-sided" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"One-sided" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "One-sided"?

"One-sided" is pronounced /ˈwən-ˈsī-dəd/ and divided into syllables as one-sid·ed.

What is the origin of the word "One-sided"?

First known use: circa 1793.