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

Opera Carolina lawsuits and turnover Opera Carolina has seen significant upheaval since 2024, including public and internal criticism over questions regarding nepotism and the leadership structure. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

From Bonds and Thome to Pettitte and Sabathia, a new generation of players with MLB bloodlines reignites questions over nepotism and merit. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

In an unstable industry with IP, nepotism and maybe even now artificial intelligence ruling supreme, Ridd and Boa have doubled down on emerging filmmakers with original stories. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Where does one look for models if élites and powerful decision-makers seem to have ascended through nepotism or greed rather than through merit? — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

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