Synonyms of biased

biased 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbī-əst 

as in partial

inclined to favor one side over another

in my admittedly biased opinion, my wife is always the prettiest woman in whatever room she graces

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partial
• hostile
• distorted
• partisan
• prejudiced
• colored
• one-sided
• influenced
• interested
• concerned
• parti pris
• swayed
• warped
• jaundiced
• persuaded
• unfriendly
• inimical
• shaded
• misrepresented
• unsympathetic
• convinced
• prepossessed
• predisposed
• affected

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neutral
• impartial
• unbiased
• objective
• disinterested
• fair
• equal
• equitable
• unprejudiced
• reasonable
• open
• nonpartisan
• evenhanded
• receptive
• honest
• independent
• just
• autonomous
• bipartisan
• open-minded
• dispassionate
• cold
• aloof
• impersonal
• distant
• detached
• remote
• indifferent
• unemotional
• persuasible
• uninterested
• apathetic
• unconcerned
• hardheaded
• unenthusiastic
• incurious
• uncurious

biased

2 of 2

verb

variants or biassed

past tense of bias

as in prejudiced

to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge

bad reviews biased her against the movie, even though it starred one of her favorite actors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prejudiced
• turned
• convinced
• persuaded
• poisoned
• influenced
• inclined
• disposed
• predisposed
• suggested
• prepossessed

Examples of biased in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Public confidence in these institutions is subpar because of biased media reporting. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024

The university may be forced to end the inconsistent and biased enforcement of its free-speech policies as revealed in the aftermath of October 7. —Samantha Harris, National Review, 10 Aug. 2024

Over the years, billions of dollars have been funneled into local law enforcement, allowing police to acquire more technology and equipment for biased crime control and protest suppression efforts. —Philip V. McHarris, TIME, 30 July 2024

These outlets can impact voters through biased reports, and also the selection of the stories that are covered as well. —Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024