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one-sidedly

one-sidedly

6.4
Showing support for only one side
  • adverb
  • /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdɪdli/
translation icon : unilateralmente
  • It will remain so as long as the relationship is seen as one-sidedly beneficial to Japan.

Examples

  • She argued one-sidedly for her viewpoint without considering alternative perspectives.

  • The decision was made one-sidedly, ignoring the opinions of the other stakeholders.

  • Also, nobody ever beat Calzaghe, so to say anyone would do so one-sidedly is just wild fantasy.

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  • The negotiations were criticized for being conducted one-sidedly, benefiting only one party.

Synonyms

unilaterally
vsone-sidedly
50 7.5

One person or group acts without others' agreement

involves or favors only one side rather than seeking others' agreement

Antonyms

fairly
100 1.0

In an honest way that treats everyone the same

impartially
6 4.8

In a fair way without personal feelings or interests

How Fair

impartially
6 4.8
one-sidedly
6.4
unfairly
85 1.8

Surface Forms

one-sidedly positive
one-sidedlier comparative
one-sidedliest superlative

Morphology

one-sidedly = one-sided (transparent) = one + side + ed + ly

The adverb is formed by adding '-ly' to the clearly compositional adjective 'one-sided'.

Etymology

One-sidedly breaks into one- ('only one') and side ('part or team'), with -ly making it describe 'how something is done'; imagine looking at only one side of a coin and missing the rest. So, one-sidedly means doing something or speaking in a way that favors or involves only one side or person.