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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Not re-created in the arena—presumably too one-sided.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Critics of Israel express legitimate concerns about Israel’s attacks on Gaza and perhaps Lebanon, but their movement is one-sided.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
At the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, the 90th edition of the Masters, among the most prestigious sporting events in the world, had, until then, been looking to be a one-sided affair.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
The first two meetings between the Celtics and Hornets were one-sided blowouts.
—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
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Critics of Israel express legitimate concerns about Israel’s attacks on Gaza and perhaps Lebanon, but their movement is one-sided.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
At the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, the 90th edition of the Masters, among the most prestigious sporting events in the world, had, until then, been looking to be a one-sided affair.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
The first two meetings between the Celtics and Hornets were one-sided blowouts.
—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
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“One-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-sided. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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