What does biased mean?
Biased means Exhibiting bias; prejudiced..
Biased
/ˈbaɪəst/ · adjective
Meaning
Exhibiting bias; prejudiced..
Definitions by Sense
- Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.
- Having outcomes with unequal probabilities; weighted.
- Angled at a slant.
- (electrical engineering) On which an electrical bias is applied.
- (statistics) Exhibiting a systematic distortion of results due to a factor not allowed for in its derivation; skewed.
- simple past and past participle of bias
Example Sentences
The newspaper gave a biased account of the incident.
Obviously I'm biased, but…
a biased coin
The table had a biased edge.
She biased them against him for no apparent reason.
Synonyms for biased
Antonyms for biased
Related Words
Word Forms
- more biased
- most biased
- biassed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for biased?
Common synonyms include partial, prejudiced, tendentious, partisan.
What is the opposite of biased?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use biased in a sentence?
The newspaper gave a biased account of the incident.
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