slanted
adjective /ˈslɑːn.tɪd/
/ˈslæn.t̬ɪd/ Definition
› sloping in one directionDescribing angles, lines and orientationsSlanting, sloping, leaning, tilting › disapproving showing information about one person, one side of an argument, etc. in such a positive or negative way that it is unfair: Slanted media coverage is increasing public support for the war.Unfairness and favouring someone unfairlyJustice and fairness
(Definition of slanted adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- arbitrary adjective (UNFAIR)
- be a bit much idiom
- bias noun (PREFERENCE)
- biased adjective
- blue-eyed boy noun
- fair-haired boy noun
- favouritism noun
- ghettoize verb
- inequitable adjective
- injustice noun
- prejudicial adjective
- sexism noun
- sexist adjective
- shortchange verb
- slant verb
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- unfair adjective
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