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biased; inclined to; partial; deviate
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesadjective
inclined to one side; not centered; leaning
Describes physical objects or positions that are not straight or centered.
This painting is hung crooked.
He walks with a bit of a limp because his leg is injured.
adjective
biased; prejudiced; partial; unfair
Refers to an unfair tendency or favoritism in judgment or treatment.
The referee's decision is too biased.
You must not show favoritism towards any student.
verb
to be inclined to; to prefer; to be partial to
Describes a habitual preference or tendency.
He has a preference for spicy food.
This child is biased in his studies, only liking math.
verb
to deviate; to stray from; to go off course
formalOften used in technical or formal contexts to describe deviation from a standard, plan, or path.
Our project budget has deviated somewhat on the high side.
The plane deviated from its course due to the storm.
adverb
contrary to expectations; stubbornly; insistently
informalOften expresses frustration or a sense of irony when things happen against expectations.
I told him not to go, but he insisted on going.
The weather forecast said it would be sunny today, but it just had to rain.