One-sidedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈwən-ˈsī-dəd/ one-sid·ed

Meaning & Definition of One-sidedness

One-sidedness (adjective)

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

One-sidedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities

    "the obvious one-sidedness of the host means that his radio talk show isn't the open forum that he pretends it is"

    similar: bias, favor, nonobjectivity, parti pris, partiality, partisanship, ply, prejudice, tendentiousness
    related: chauvinism, cronyism, favoritism, nepotism, self-opinionatedness, self-partiality, bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, preconception, prejudgment, prepossession
    opposite: impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, open-mindedness, unbiasedness
    near: calm, detachment, dispassion, indifference, aversion, dislike, distaste, hate, scunner

Related Entry: One-sided (adjective)

One-sided is a different word from One-sidedness. The synonyms below are for one-sided, not for one-sidedness.

  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-sidedness

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

bias, favor, nonobjectivity, parti pris, partiality, partisanship, ply, prejudice, tendentiousness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for One-sidedness

Words with the opposite meaning of One-sidedness:

impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, open-mindedness, unbiasedness

Related Words for One-sidedness

chauvinism, cronyism, favoritism, nepotism, self-opinionatedness, self-partiality, bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, preconception, prejudgment, prepossession

Near Antonyms of One-sidedness

calm, detachment, dispassion, indifference, aversion, dislike, distaste, hate, scunner

Word Forms of One-sidedness

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

Origin & Etymology of One-sidedness

First known use: circa 1793

Frequently Asked Questions about One-sidedness

What does "One-sidedness" mean?

"One-sidedness" means having one side prominent, lopsided. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having one side prominent, lopsided.

What is another word for "One-sidedness"?

Other words for "One-sidedness" include bias, favor, nonobjectivity, parti pris, partiality, partisanship, ply and prejudice. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "One-sidedness" you intend.

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

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "One-sidedness". Common alternatives include bias, favor, nonobjectivity, parti pris, partiality, partisanship, ply, prejudice and tendentiousness.

What is the opposite of "One-sidedness"?

Antonyms of "One-sidedness" include impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, open-mindedness and unbiasedness. Near antonyms include calm, detachment, dispassion and indifference.

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

Examples of "One-sidedness" in a sentence: "the obvious one-sidedness of the host means that his radio talk show isn't the open forum that he pretends it is".

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

"One-sidedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "One-sidedness"?

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

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

First known use: circa 1793.