Synonym Dictionary

A group used as a standard for evaluating one's own attitudes, abilities, or circumstances.

To refer to something indirectly without naming or explaining it fully.

An indirect reference to something presumed to be familiar.

Something that came earlier and helped shape a later event or development.

A reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.

Influenced by a preference or prejudice that undermines impartiality.

A preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.

Changing loyalties, preferences, or attitudes unpredictably.

A model of time preference in which the value assigned to a delayed outcome falls sharply at short delays and more gradually at longer delays.

A tendency, preference, or disposition toward a particular action or view.

Showing little interest, concern, or preference.

One word family: also includes indifference.

Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.

One word family: also includes objectivity.

A particular preference or an inclination to favor one side.

A strong liking or habitual inclination.

The stability of a plan or preference as time passes, when relevant information and outcomes otherwise remain unchanged.

A standard used to judge the quality or validity of something.

Not distorted by a personal preference or prejudice.

Usefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.