Synonyms of one-sidedness

one-sidedness

noun

as in bias

an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities

the obvious one-sidedness of the host means that his radio talk show isn't the open forum that he pretends it is

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objectivity
• neutrality
• indifference
• impartiality
• detachment
• unbiasedness
• open-mindedness
• calm
• hate
• dislike
• distaste
• aversion
• dispassion
• scunner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of one-sidedness

Both matchups involving La Jolla’s three teams yielded surprising results — one in its one-sidedness and the other in the victor. — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025

Though Vestermark slowed in the second quarter as the one-sidedness continued, the other elements of Aliso’s game stepped into the spotlight. — Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025

Too much one-sidedness can deplete both enthusiasm and resources — and wanting a roughly reciprocal relationship is not unreasonable. — Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026