Tendentious
Adjective
Expressing a strong or biased view on a particular subject.
The editorial was criticized for its tendentious argument against the new policy.
Usage tips
Formal
tendentious remarks,tendentious publication,tendentious writing
Adjective
Expressing a strong or biased view on a particular subject.
The editorial was criticized for its tendentious argument against the new policy.
Usage tips
Formal
tendentious remarks,tendentious publication,tendentious writing
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Bias
Recognize the tendency of the word to imply a bias.
The article clearly had a bias against the opposing party.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use in contexts discussing biased opinions or arguments.
Political debates often feature tendentious statements that sway public opinion.
Pro Tip 3/3Awareness
Being aware of the emotionally charged nature of tendentious comments.
It's important to critically assess tendentious statements while discussing sensitive topics.
Pro Tip 1/3Bias
Recognize the tendency of the word to imply a bias.
The article clearly had a bias against the opposing party.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use in contexts discussing biased opinions or arguments.
Political debates often feature tendentious statements that sway public opinion.
Pro Tip 3/3Awareness
Being aware of the emotionally charged nature of tendentious comments.
It's important to critically assess tendentious statements while discussing sensitive topics.
Pro Tip 1/3Bias
Recognize the tendency of the word to imply a bias.
The article clearly had a bias against the opposing party.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use in contexts discussing biased opinions or arguments.
Political debates often feature tendentious statements that sway public opinion.
Pro Tip 3/3Awareness
Being aware of the emotionally charged nature of tendentious comments.
It's important to critically assess tendentious statements while discussing sensitive topics.
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