tendentious
Say it: ten-DEN-shus /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ · adjective
What “tendentious” means
Biased towards one viewpoint instead of giving a fair account.
More precisely: Promoting a particular, often controversial, point of view; biased.
Example: “The documentary was so tendentious it never interviewed a single critic.”
When to use it
In formal criticism of reporting, documentaries or arguments that push a particular viewpoint while neglecting evidence against it.
Similar words
biased, partisan, one-sided
Quick check
An article praises a development, quotes only its supporters and ignores every objection. How would you describe it?
tendentious or contentious?
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tendentious
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