Biassed vs. Biased: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 5, 2023
"Biassed" is commonly perceived as a misspelling in American English. The correct spelling is "Biased," meaning showing an unjust favoritism or prejudice.
Which is correct: Biassed or Biased
How to spell Biased?
Biassed is Incorrect
Biased is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall the American English preference for single consonants, much like "focused" over "focussed."
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Think of "bias" + "ed" as the formula, leading to "biased."
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Associate "biased" with "decided" – both use a single repeated consonant.
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Just as "side" has one "d", "biased" has one "s."
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Picture a one-sided scale to remember "biased."
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Biassed and Biased Definitions
Biased
Leaning or inclining against something without an objective reason.
She was biased against modern art without understanding it.
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Biased
Showing favoritism or prejudice without fairness.
The article was clearly biased toward one viewpoint.
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Biased
Influenced by personal beliefs or feelings.
His biased opinion didn't consider the facts.
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Biased
Slanted towards a particular outcome or perspective.
The experiment's design was biased from the start.
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Biased
Marked by or exhibiting bias; prejudiced
Gave a biased account of the trial.
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Biased
Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.
The newspaper gave a biased account of the incident.
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Biased
(statistics) Exhibiting a systematic distortion of results due to a factor not allowed for in its derivation; skewed.
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Biased
Simple past tense and past participle of bias
She biased them against him for no apparent reason.
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Biased
Favoring one person or side over another;
A biased account of the trial
A decision that was partial to the defendant
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Biased
Not neutral or impartial.
The referee's biased decision angered many fans.
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FAQs
Why is it called Biased?
It comes from the noun "bias," meaning an inclination or prejudice.
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What is the plural form of Biased?
Biased doesn't have a plural form as an adjective.
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Is Biased a negative or positive word?
It is generally perceived as negative due to its association with unfairness.
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Is Biased an adverb?
No, the adverbial form would be "biasedly," but it's rare.
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Is the Biased term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
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Which conjunction is used with Biased?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Which determiner is used with Biased?
Can vary with context, e.g., "this biased view."
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Which preposition is used with Biased?
"Against" or "towards" as in "biased against" or "biased towards."
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Is Biased a vowel or consonant?
"Biased" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which article is used with Biased?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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How is Biased used in a sentence?
"Many believed the media coverage was biased against the candidate."
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About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
