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adjectiveFavoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.
Showing favoritism
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Clear all filtersFavoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.
Showing favoritism
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Treating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
Overly focused on minor correctness
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Ordinary and lacking imagination or distinction.
Ordinary and unimaginative
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Influenced by a preconceived opinion that lacks a fair basis.
An attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Unwarranted display of importance
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