Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
partiality
Noun
/pɑːrˈʃiː.əl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The state of being partial; a favorable bias or preference for someone or something.
Examples
- The teacher showed partiality when she graded the tests, favoring her favorite students.
- His partiality for his hometown was evident in his poetic descriptions of it.
- To ensure fairness, the committee avoided any partiality in their deliberations.
Meaning
Partiality refers to an unfair preference or favoritism towards one side, group, or individual over others.
Synonyms
- Favoritism
- Bias
- Preference
- Partisanship
