I'm bias

Meaning

1. 1adjectiveinformal

   A nonstandard spelling of 'I'm biased', meaning you have an unfair preference for or against someone or something.

   Grammar: The correct adjective is 'biased', not 'bias'. Use 'bias' as a noun: I have a bias.

   Patterns

   • I'm biased
   • I'm biased against someone
   • I'm biased in favor of someone

   I'm biased because she's my sister, but I think she's the best candidate.

   I'm biased toward small local shops.

   I'm biased against that brand after a bad experience.

Common combinations

I'm biased

I'm biased, but I love this city.

I'm biased against

I'm biased against online reviews.

I'm biased in favor of

I'm biased in favor of the home team.

I have a bias

I have a bias toward sweet foods.

Synonyms and how they differ

prejudiced

Stronger and more negative; it often suggests an unfair dislike of a group of people.

partial

Formal; it means favoring one side, often in a way that is not fair.

Opposites

Word family

bias noun

An unfair preference or dislike.

biased adjective

Having or showing bias.

bias verb

To unfairly influence someone or something.

Commonly confused: I'm bias or bias?

Practice

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