one-sided

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, seem

ADV

very | totally, wholly

far from

The competition turned out to be far from one-sided, with both teams playing brilliantly.

a little, rather, somewhat

The agreement felt somewhat one-sided because only one company had to follow the strict rules.

Definitions

adj

1

Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.

We were robbed! That referee was definitely one-sided.

2

With one competitor dominant over the other.

It was a swift, one-sided fight, all over in the second round.

Lovenkrands only just failed to connect with another Enrique cross in what was becoming a one-sided affair at Ewood Park but despite Newcastle dominating, Blackburn held out with the half ending goalless.

3

Out of proportion or lopsided.

4

Having only one side, like a Möbius strip.

5

Turned to one side.

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Synonyms

adjective — involving only one part or side

unilateral

adjective — favoring one person or side over another

adjective — not reversible or capable of having either side out

nonreversible

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We were robbed! That referee was definitely one-sided.

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It was a swift, one-sided fight, all over in the second round.

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Lovenkrands only just failed to connect with another Enrique cross in what was becoming a one-sided affair at Ewood Park but despite Newcastle dominating, Blackburn held out with the half ending goall

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It was a one-sided love affair.

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The boxing match was completely one-sided, one pug was so badly mauled that his manager had to throw in the sponge.

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His interpretation of this matter is too one-sided.

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