one-sided

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one-sided

The newspaper article gave a one-sided account of the event.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Favoring one person or side over another; biased or partial: Describes a situation, account, or decision that unfairly supports one party, perspective, or argument.
    • Involving only one part or side; unilateral: Describes an action, process, or condition that affects, involves, or is undertaken by only one side.
    • Not equal or balanced; lacking reciprocity: Describes a relationship, contest, or agreement where one side has a significant advantage or bears all the responsibility.
    • Having only one side usable or visible; not reversible: Describes a material, like fabric, that has a distinct right and wrong side.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Biased/Partial):
    • The newspaper article presented a one-sided view of the conflict, ignoring the other party's grievances.
    • The referee was accused of making one-sided calls throughout the match.
  • Adjective (Unilateral):
    • The company's management made a one-sided decision to change the policy without consulting the employees.
    • The paralysis was one-sided, affecting only his left arm and leg.
  • Adjective (Unequal/Unbalanced):
    • It was a one-sided conversation where he did all the talking.
    • The debate turned out to be a one-sided victory for the more experienced team.
  • Adjective (Not Reversible):
    • This is a one-sided satin; the shiny side is meant to be the visible one.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be one-sided": To be unfairly biased or unbalanced.
    • The treaty negotiations were one-sided, heavily favoring the larger country.
  • "one-sidedness" (noun form): The quality or state of being one-sided.
    • The one-sidedness of the report undermined its credibility.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unilateral (adj): Undertaken or done by only one side. (e.g., a declaration).
  • Partial (adj): Favoring one side in a way that is unfair. (e.g., a judge).
  • Biased (adj): Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something. (e.g., a opinion).
  • Asymmetrical (adj): Having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry. (This can relate to the "unbalanced" sense).
Synonyms
  • Prejudiced: Having a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason.
  • Slanted: Presenting information from a particular angle, especially a biased one.
  • Lopsided: With one side lower or smaller than the other; uneven.
  • Nonreciprocal: Not given, felt, or done in return.
Antonyms
  • Impartial: Treating all rivals or disputants equally.
  • Balanced: Keeping or showing a balance; not biased.
  • Bilateral: Involving two parties, especially countries.
  • Reciprocal: Given, felt, or done in return.
  • Equitable: Fair and impartial.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A one-sided affair: An event or contest that is completely dominated by one participant or side.
    • The football match was a one-sided affair, ending 7-0.
  • To see only one side of the coin: To consider only one aspect of a situation or argument (similar in meaning to having a one-sided perspective).
    • You're seeing only one side of the coin; you need to understand their position too.
one-sided

The newspaper article gave a one-sided account of the event.

Adjective
  1. favoring one person or side over another
    • a biased account of the trial
    • a decision that was partial to the defendant
  2. involving only one part or side
    • unilateral paralysis
    • a unilateral decision
  3. not reversible or capable of having either side out

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