tendentiousness

noun

Definition of tendentiousnessnext
as in bias
an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities the palpable and unrelenting tendentiousness that pervades her every political pronouncement

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  1. bias
  2. prejudice
  3. tendency
  4. partisanship
  5. partiality
Noun
  • Musk quickly sued the commission, accusing it of political bias and exceeding its authority.
    Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • There are also other valid concerns about AI power demands and AI bias.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of bias
Noun
  • The company settled a legal proceeding with CAKE Software, Inc., resulting in the discontinuation of the action with prejudice.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Even before his passing, in 2020, a report in Forbes.com outlined how Dr. Zimbardo extended his research to study heroism and overcoming the ‘bystander effect’ and prejudice.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of prejudice
Noun
  • And while her tendency to deviate from what’s considered professional is a major archetype of her personality, there’s much more to Ava that other people in leadership roles can learn from.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The sulfur particles, on the other hand, ranked second to last because of their tendency to absorb sunlight at certain wavelengths rather than reflect it and its clumpiness.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Some foreign reporters have honed in on not only the divides between Trump and Harris, but individual lawmakers, at a time when the increasing partisanship is impacting foreign policy.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Embracing Trump Major public companies and CEOs in the U.S., particularly those that sell products to the general public, typically avoid overt political partisanship to avoid alienating potential customers.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of partisanship
Noun
  • These young professionals are known for their tech-savviness, desire for meaningful work and partiality for innovative workplaces.
    John Case, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • These initiatives provide a welcoming and supportive environment for every student without risking religious partiality.
    Charman Postel, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Definition of partiality
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