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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendentiousness
  1. bias
  2. prejudice
  3. tendency
  4. partisanship
  5. partiality
Noun
  • At first glance, these studies seem to be reinforcing bias, showing that even though inclusive representation has been a distinct priority for the last several years, marketing still isn’t changing.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There was a bit of recency bias among the winners, what with Wayne Rooney winning best goal for his shinned overhead kick for Manchester United a year earlier, while 2011-12 was named best season and Nemanja Vidic was voted into the all-star 20-year team.
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of bias
Noun
  • In response to the filing, Carter, through his attorney Alex Spiro (who represented Alec Baldwin in the Rust case, resulting in it being dismissed with prejudice), has demanded the accuser reveal her identity, as is customary for a civil case brought in Federal court.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now, according to court filings viewed by Pitchfork, Rose and Kennedy have agreed to discontinue the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of prejudice
Noun
  • Over his years on Days, Clyde committed murder, rape, and blackmail, displayed both homophobic and misogynistic tendencies, was thrown in and busted out of prison, and ran a drug ring.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The High Performer's Dilemma: A Focus on Gaps High achievers, particularly perfectionists, thrive on results and continuous improvement, which can lead to a tendency to dwell too long on shortcomings.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on Patel's nomination shortly with the coming confirmation hearings set to be a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over the role of partisanship in federal governance.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
  • But nationally, there appears to be little opening for Hogan, who has urged the GOP to veer away from Trump’s partisanship and bluster.
    Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of partisanship
Noun
  • There should be no equivocation or the appearance of partiality.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The accused and accuser, for their part, might have reason to question the partiality of an investigation conducted in house and whether the inquiry is a sham done to protect the employer.
    Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of partiality
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