implicit bias

noun

plural implicit biases

: a bias or prejudice that is present but not consciously held or recognized

These studies reveal that students, nurses, doctors, police officers, employment recruiters, and many others exhibit implicit biases with respect to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, social status, and other distinctions.

—J. T. Jost et al.

"Research shows that the majority of people have an implicit bias that associates science and technology with gender, so from a very young age, girls are not encouraged to pursue these careers," she [Caroline Simard] said.

—Claire Cain Miller

Examples of implicit bias in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Companies can establish training programs aimed at raising awareness about implicit bias. —Veena Jetti, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

While this growth may be attributed to eliminating claims processor implicit bias by automatically granting benefits for veterans suffering the effects of toxic exposure, DEI also had a significant impact. —Cristina Johnson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025

What Doctors Can Do to Address the Inequities Healthcare providers can support patients of color by addressing their own implicit biases, working to help patients navigate equitable access to treatments, and using culturally sensitive communication, says Hurtado-Lorenzo. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025

That effort has also involved working to build student-teacher relationships, offering alternative forms of discipline, training educators on implicit bias implicit-bias and using restorative-justice coaches to help improve conflict resolution. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for implicit bias

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