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单词 favoritism
释义

favoritism

noun

fa·​vor·​it·​ism ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce favoritism (audio)
ˈfā-vər-
1
: the showing of special favor : partiality
2
: the state or fact of being a favorite

Example Sentences

He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.
Recent Examples on the Web Another example of union favoritism is the tax credit for carbon sequestration from manufacturing or fossil-fuel combustion. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 The allegations included unprofessional management and favoritism, as well as concerns about his qualifications. Anchorage Daily News, 9 Aug. 2022 Hints of official favoritism or worse in the administration of justice would needlessly complicate what appears to be a clear and straightforward predilection of voters for a new start at the top of both tickets. Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Religion, and Christianity in particular, has flourished in America not because of government aid or favoritism, but for the opposite reason: religion's freedom from government control. Amanda Tyler, CNN, 27 July 2022 Designs and Features Bowers and Wilkins doesn’t play favoritism, making sure the overall design of the Px7 S2 is just as top notch as its features. Sean Abrams, Men's Health, 25 July 2022 The County Council must use its power-of-the-purse role to stop funding any form of discrimination or favoritism. Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2022 The ultra-wealthy and politically connected produce most of the rest — favoritism that has kept foreign investment at bay. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 5 July 2022 In what experts say is an attempt to avoid showing favoritism in the upcoming election, Biden is also meeting with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of the opposition party who is vying to make a comeback. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

favoritism

noun

fa·​vor·​it·​ism ˈfā-və-rə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce favoritism (audio)
ˈfāv-rə-
: the unfair practice of treating some people better than others

favoritism

noun

as in bias
the unfair practice of treating some people better than others The favoritism of the boss led to many disgruntled employees. He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bias
  • prejudice
  • nepotism
  • cronyism
  • chauvinism
  • partiality
  • partisanship
  • tendency
  • tendentiousness
  • one-sidedness
  • favor
  • ply
  • predisposition
  • nonobjectivity
  • predilection
  • proclivity
  • parti pris
  • penchant
  • leaning
  • propensity
  • self-opinionatedness
  • prejudgment
  • inclination
  • bent
  • self-partiality
  • preconception
  • prepossession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fairness
  • neutrality
  • objectivity
  • impartiality
  • indifference
  • unbiasedness
  • open-mindedness
  • detachment
  • dispassion
  • calm
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