Synonyms of favoritism

favoritism

noun

as in bias

the unfair practice of treating some people better than others

The favoritism of the boss led to many disgruntled employees.

He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.

Related Words

• bias
• prejudice
• nepotism
• cronyism
• chauvinism
• partiality
• tendency
• partisanship
• tendentiousness
• favor
• one-sidedness
• ply
• nonobjectivity
• predisposition
• predilection
• parti pris
• proclivity
• penchant
• propensity
• inclination
• self-opinionatedness
• prejudgment
• bent
• leaning
• self-partiality
• preconception
• prepossession

Dissimilar Words

• fairness
• neutrality
• objectivity
• impartiality
• indifference
• unbiasedness
• detachment
• open-mindedness
• calm
• dispassion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of favoritism

Daycare owners often contribute to their campaigns, leading to concerns about favoritism. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Regardless of how these questions are answered, some degree of favoritism would be unavoidable because not every company would benefit. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Rogers' campaign released a statement accusing the station of favoritism and suggesting the moderator had already taken sides. — Terrance Friday, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

In 2024, a Veolia North America subsidiary sued the City-Parish of Baton Rouge after losing a bid for its wastewater operations and management contract, alleging the procurement process was unfair, noncompliant and guided by favoritism. — Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026