Favouritism
noun
The unfair practice of treating some people better than others.
She was accused of favouritism for giving her son the best assignment.
Often appears as...
- show favouritism
- accuse of favouritism
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Disapproving
noun
Preference given to close relatives or friends by those in power or influence.
His favouritism in appointing his own relatives infuriated the staff.
Often appears as...
- accusation of favouritism
- display of favouritism
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Disapproving
noun
The unfair practice of treating some people better than others.
She was accused of favouritism for giving her son the best assignment.
Often appears as...
- show favouritism
- accuse of favouritism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Preference given to close relatives or friends by those in power or influence.
His favouritism in appointing his own relatives infuriated the staff.
Often appears as...
- accusation of favouritism
- display of favouritism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unfair Advantage
Favouritism often implies someone has an unfair advantage because of personal connections.
He got promoted quickly due to favouritism, and not his skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impact
Favouritism in teams can lead to resentment and reduce cooperation among members.
Team morale dropped due to the manager's obvious favouritism.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Perceptions of favouritism can vary widely between cultures, affecting how it's seen and handled.
She didn't understand the local customs and was unwittingly showing favouritism.
Pro Tip 1/3Unfair Advantage
Favouritism often implies someone has an unfair advantage because of personal connections.
He got promoted quickly due to favouritism, and not his skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impact
Favouritism in teams can lead to resentment and reduce cooperation among members.
Team morale dropped due to the manager's obvious favouritism.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Perceptions of favouritism can vary widely between cultures, affecting how it's seen and handled.
She didn't understand the local customs and was unwittingly showing favouritism.
Pro Tip 1/3Unfair Advantage
Favouritism often implies someone has an unfair advantage because of personal connections.
He got promoted quickly due to favouritism, and not his skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Impact
Favouritism in teams can lead to resentment and reduce cooperation among members.
Team morale dropped due to the manager's obvious favouritism.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Perceptions of favouritism can vary widely between cultures, affecting how it's seen and handled.
She didn't understand the local customs and was unwittingly showing favouritism.
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The brain in love PIPE...
and you know, if you spend your entire life in a little box, you're not going to be as picky about who you have sex with, but I've looked in a hundred species, and everywhere in the wild, animals have favorites. As a matter of fact, ethologists know this. There are over eight words for what they call "animal favoritism:"
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The rise and fall of the...
Within the court, army officers, wives, concubines, and government officials all demanded their share of the treasury. Because the caliph depended on his entourage to stay in power, each transition of rulership opened the doors for favoritism and corruption. Outside the court,
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Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
morning I had the new guides that we've taken on board I went with them to the hyena den obviously actually I didn't even say anything they chose to go there and I'm sure their choice had nothing to do with my level of favoritism there was
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How Smart are Elephants?...
is duchesses keeper there's obviously a bit of favoritism Gayle suss it out I mean it's all virtually the same with everything we do and Duchess unless it's
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The brain in love PIPE...
and you know, if you spend your entire life in a little box, you're not going to be as picky about who you have sex with, but I've looked in a hundred species, and everywhere in the wild, animals have favorites. As a matter of fact, ethologists know this. There are over eight words for what they call "animal favoritism:"
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
Within the court, army officers, wives, concubines, and government officials all demanded their share of the treasury. Because the caliph depended on his entourage to stay in power, each transition of rulership opened the doors for favoritism and corruption. Outside the court,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
morning I had the new guides that we've taken on board I went with them to the hyena den obviously actually I didn't even say anything they chose to go there and I'm sure their choice had nothing to do with my level of favoritism there was
Video examples
How Smart are Elephants?...
is duchesses keeper there's obviously a bit of favoritism Gayle suss it out I mean it's all virtually the same with everything we do and Duchess unless it's
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Quote examples
Jodi Rell
American Politician
We have the incredible privilege of serving in the highest offices in the state. We must prove ourselves worthy of our fellow citizens' faith. We must be trusted to always place the public's good above our own and to always choose fairness over favoritism.
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Haider al-Abadi
Iraqi Politician
Our government strives to create an independent and impartial judiciary that applies the law without bias or favoritism. And we are incorporating into our security forces all Iraqis who have taken up arms to defend their families and communities.
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Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
When Steny Hoyer brings up a resolution to support and recognize the University of Maryland men's basketball team - I'm not making this up - before we even had March madness, then you just know that it's just political favoritism.
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Roberto Duran
Panamanian Athlete
Some of the old refs have favoritism toward some of the fighters that are currently fighting. There should be a changing of the guard with the refs, the same way there are with fighters.
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Lexi Alexander
German Director
Let me make something clear: There are very few things Hollywood is right about. This is a very corrupt, elitist industry that breeds favoritism and fails people up the career ladder.
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Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
I kind of miss the hatchet days of Mr. Fairchild at 'WWD', when they really took no prisoners and there was sort of outrageous favoritism and its inverse.
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Andy Jassy
American Businessman
Tennis is very much a meritocracy. There's no favoritism, there's no politics. You either win or lose based on how you perform in the moment.
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Bill Bradley
American Politician
Over the years, the tax code has become a vehicle for political favoritism and social engineering.
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Huma Qureshi
Indian Actress
Anybody who says that favoritism doesn't exist in Bollywood would be lying.
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Jodi Rell
American Politician
We have the incredible privilege of serving in the highest offices in the state. We must prove ourselves worthy of our fellow citizens' faith. We must be trusted to always place the public's good above our own and to always choose fairness over favoritism.
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Haider al-Abadi
Iraqi Politician
Our government strives to create an independent and impartial judiciary that applies the law without bias or favoritism. And we are incorporating into our security forces all Iraqis who have taken up arms to defend their families and communities.
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Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
When Steny Hoyer brings up a resolution to support and recognize the University of Maryland men's basketball team - I'm not making this up - before we even had March madness, then you just know that it's just political favoritism.
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Roberto Duran
Panamanian Athlete
Some of the old refs have favoritism toward some of the fighters that are currently fighting. There should be a changing of the guard with the refs, the same way there are with fighters.
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Lexi Alexander
German Director
Let me make something clear: There are very few things Hollywood is right about. This is a very corrupt, elitist industry that breeds favoritism and fails people up the career ladder.
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Hamish Bowles
English Journalist
I kind of miss the hatchet days of Mr. Fairchild at 'WWD', when they really took no prisoners and there was sort of outrageous favoritism and its inverse.
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Andy Jassy
American Businessman
Tennis is very much a meritocracy. There's no favoritism, there's no politics. You either win or lose based on how you perform in the moment.
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Bill Bradley
American Politician
Over the years, the tax code has become a vehicle for political favoritism and social engineering.
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Huma Qureshi
Indian Actress
Anybody who says that favoritism doesn't exist in Bollywood would be lying.
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