partiality

• Substantivo que designa a tendência de favorecer algo, algum grupo ou ponto de vista em detrimento de outros, ou uma simpatia especial por algo.

A noun referring to a tendency to favor one thing, group, or viewpoint over others, or a particular liking for something.

1. Predisposition to like somethingB2formal

   A natural tendency or preference for a particular thing, activity, or person.

   Predileção

   • She has a partiality for dark chocolate.
   • His partiality for classical music is well known.
   • The child showed a partiality for blue toys.

   Sinônimosaffinityfondnessinclinationleaninglikingpenchantpredilectionpreferencetasteweakness

   Antônimosfairnessimpartialityindifferenceneutralityobjectivity

2. Inclination to favor one sideB2formal

   An unfair bias or tendency to favor one person, group, or viewpoint over others.

   Parcialidade

   • The judge was accused of partiality towards the defendant.
   • Partiality in hiring decisions can lead to legal issues.
   • The committee tried to avoid any appearance of partiality.

   Sinônimosbiasfavoritisminclinationleaningpartisanshipprejudiceunfairness

   Antônimosequityfairnessimpartialityjusticeneutralityobjectivity