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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Things are so one-sided that some solon will soon be filing legislation calling for the creation of a Commission on the Status of Men.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Carolina has played four previous games at Levi’s, losing to Denver 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 in 2016, beating the 49ers 23-3 in Shanahan’s opener in 2017 and one-sided losses in 2019 (51-13) and 2022 (37-15).
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The district declined to detail how much the firm was paid for the investigation, which JG Consulting attorney Josh Romero called one-sided.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The driving force behind these administrative measures is the desire to stir up people and create a spectacle, even to encourage hatred and take one-sided actions against broad segments of the population.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Outside of a one-sided early-season loss to Miami, South Florida (7-2, 4-1 American) has been impressive all year.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Fox’s alternate game, Lions-Commanders, was similarly one-sided, as Detroit bullied its way to a 44-22 win as Dan Campbell assumed the play-calling duties from offensive coordinator John Morton.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Both sides have to agree to a prenup; whatever agreement isn’t one-sided.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Carolina has played four previous games at Levi’s, losing to Denver 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 in 2016, beating the 49ers 23-3 in Shanahan’s opener in 2017 and one-sided losses in 2019 (51-13) and 2022 (37-15).
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The district declined to detail how much the firm was paid for the investigation, which JG Consulting attorney Josh Romero called one-sided.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The driving force behind these administrative measures is the desire to stir up people and create a spectacle, even to encourage hatred and take one-sided actions against broad segments of the population.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Outside of a one-sided early-season loss to Miami, South Florida (7-2, 4-1 American) has been impressive all year.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Fox’s alternate game, Lions-Commanders, was similarly one-sided, as Detroit bullied its way to a 44-22 win as Dan Campbell assumed the play-calling duties from offensive coordinator John Morton.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Both sides have to agree to a prenup; whatever agreement isn’t one-sided.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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“One-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-sided. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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