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partiality Synonyms

Another word for partiality

Choosing another word for partiality depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Unfair bias in favor of one person, group, or thing over another; favoritism.

Usage Example

"The judge was removed from the case after defense attorneys presented clear evidence of his bias toward the prosecution."

Strongest
bias
favoritism
partisanship
Strong
prejudice
one-sidedness
nepotism

• noun (Context 2)

A special fondness, liking, or natural inclination toward something.

Usage Example

"She has always had a strong fondness fornineteenth-century Russian literature."

Strongest
fondness
liking
predilection
preference
penchant
Strong
proclivity
propensity
affinity
inclination
soft spot

Opposites of partiality

The opposite of partiality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impartiality
aversion
neutrality
dislike
objectivity
fairness
even-handedness
antipathy
See all opposites of partiality

• Nearby Words

partaker
parthenogenic
partial
partiality
partially
participaction
participant

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Partiality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/partiality
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