Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tendentious

Adjective

/tenˈden(t)SHəs/

Definition

Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often in a biased or partial way.

Examples

The article was criticized for its tendentious tone, which seemed to favor one political party over the other.
In a tendentious debate, participants often ignore facts that contradict their beliefs.

Meaning

The term ‘tendentious’ refers to information, writing, or speech that is biased and supports a specific agenda rather than being neutral or impartial.