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.