tendentious
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Promoting a particular, biased point of view, especially in a way likely to cause disagreement.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "The essay was criticized for its _____, one-sided reading of history."
Answer: tendentious
In your own words, what does "tendentious" mean?
Promoting a particular, biased point of view, especially in a way likely to cause disagreement.
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