favouritism

Noun

Meaning

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

an inclination to favor some person or group

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

discrimination favoritism interest favor loyalty preference bias inequality patronage attachment bent affinity affection addiction admiration
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Antonyms

malice detestation equity neutrality dislike detachment
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Hypernyms

disposition inclination tendency social control

Hyponyms

nepotism racism sexism racial discrimination racialism ageism

Examples

Favouritism is the secret of efficiency. John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

Favouritism was the secret of our efficiency in the old days and got us young Admirals..... Going by seniority saves so much trouble. 'Buggins's turn' has been our ruin and will be disastrous hereafter! John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

Background Henry III was an unpopular monarch due to his autocratic style, displays of favouritism and his refusal to negotiate with his barons. Source: Internet

But the denials of favouritism and reassurances that safety measures were followed failed to placate critics, with Twitter users slamming the “hypocrisy” of the authorisation while France had imposed measures to control the spread of the virus. Source: Internet

Adesina was accused of favouritism and others issues and had been cleared by the Ethics Committee of the Board of Director and Chairman of the Board of the Governors of the bank. Source: Internet

Assigned to Britain in 380, he defeated an incursion of the Picts and Scots in 381. The western emperor Gratian had become unpopular because of perceived favouritism toward Alans over Roman citizens. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

favouritemost favouritest favouritise favouritize favourize favourless