one-sided
adjective
one-sid·ed
ˈwən-ˈsī-dəd 
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: unilateral
a one-sided decision
one-sidedly
adverb
one-sidedness
noun
Examples of one-sided in a Sentence
my neighbor's account of how the feud got started was somewhat one-sided
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The first two meetings between the Celtics and Hornets were one-sided blowouts.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
After a pair of one-sided losses, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue knew what his team needed.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Venus and Pluto’s clash intensifies a one-sided attraction.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Rather than a one-sided effort, this transformation is driven by collaboration—working closely with our partners to develop solutions and move forward together.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The one-sided adjustment would be a particular burden on homeowners, most of whom do not pay capital gains tax anyways as a result of existing tax exemptions.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Influencer culture encourages one-sided, parasocial bonds.
—Jennifer Pollitt, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson’s perspective of the NBA’s two-player race for Rookie of the Year admittedly was one-sided.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Cougars went on a 17-4 run and pulled away for a one-sided 81-67 win in the Class 5A championship at the Macon Coliseum.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
After a pair of one-sided losses, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue knew what his team needed.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Venus and Pluto’s clash intensifies a one-sided attraction.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Rather than a one-sided effort, this transformation is driven by collaboration—working closely with our partners to develop solutions and move forward together.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The one-sided adjustment would be a particular burden on homeowners, most of whom do not pay capital gains tax anyways as a result of existing tax exemptions.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Influencer culture encourages one-sided, parasocial bonds.
—Jennifer Pollitt, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson’s perspective of the NBA’s two-player race for Rookie of the Year admittedly was one-sided.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
The Cougars went on a 17-4 run and pulled away for a one-sided 81-67 win in the Class 5A championship at the Macon Coliseum.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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“One-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-sided. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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