Synonyms of nepotism

nepotism

noun

as in prejudice

disapproving the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives

Nepotism by the owner has hurt the company because the new executives are not qualified for their jobs.

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nepotism

Some wondered if nepotism would decide that quarterback battle; Jason was not one of them. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The goal of such a system, often used in combination with elections, was to prevent excessive influence and nepotism, and shore up trust in the system of government and those who wielded power through it. — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026

Yet, Stella Lefty’s rise has been hotly debated — conversations about nepotism, originality, and TikTok’s influence on the music industry have taken over. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Afterward, the internet went wild with accusations of cheating, nepotism, and more. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

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