Tendentious

usgb/tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/
Adjective

Expressing a strong or biased view on a particular subject.

The editorial was criticized for its tendentious argument against the new policy.
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Formal

tendentious remarks,tendentious publication,tendentious writing

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Bias

Recognize the tendency of the word to imply a bias.

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The article clearly had a bias against the opposing party.
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Context

Use in contexts discussing biased opinions or arguments.

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Political debates often feature tendentious statements that sway public opinion.
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Awareness

Being aware of the emotionally charged nature of tendentious comments.

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It's important to critically assess tendentious statements while discussing sensitive topics.
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