Biased or Biassed
Understand the correct spelling “Biased” and why “Biassed” is incorrect.
Biassed
Incorrect spelling - “Biassed” is incorrect; the extra ‘s’ is unnecessary.
"Biassed" is a common misspelling of "Biased". Always use "Biased" when referring to the correct word.
Biased
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Biased” means showing prejudice or favoritism.
Definition of Biased
"Biased": “Biased” means showing prejudice or favoritism.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Biased
- • prejudiced
- • partial
- • one-sided
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The judge was biased in the decision.
"Correct:" She is biased toward her friends.
"Correct:" Reports were biased by media influence.
"Correct:" His opinion seemed biased.
"Incorrect:" The judge was biassed.
"Incorrect:" She is biassed toward friends.
"Incorrect:" Reports were biassed.
"Incorrect:" His opinion seemed biassed.
Notes:
- • Only one ‘s’ is correct.
- • Biassed with double s is always wrong.
- • Think BIASED → one S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Biased.
Q: Why not biassed?
A: Extra S is wrong.
Q: Meaning?
A: Showing prejudice or favoritism.
Q: Trick?
A: One S → BIASED.
Summary
“Biased” is correct; “Biassed” is a wrong spelling.