tendentious
UK: tenˈdenʃəs | US: tenˈdenʃəs
adj. having or showing a deliberate tendency to promote a particular point of view, often biased or partisan
tendentious = tenden<tend> + tious<adjective suffix>
- tenden<tend>: Derived from Latin tendere (to stretch, aim, or incline), reflecting a leaning toward a specific direction or bias.
- tious<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a characteristic or quality (e.g., contentious, pretentious).
Etymology Origin:
The word tendentious emerged in the early 19th century, directly from the German tendenziös, which itself stems from Tendenz (tendency). The Latin root tendere (to stretch or aim) metaphorically evolved to imply a deliberate inclination or bias, giving the word its modern sense of advocating a partisan viewpoint.
The article was criticized for its tendentious portrayal of the political debate.
Her tendentious remarks during the interview revealed a clear agenda.
Historians must avoid tendentious interpretations to maintain objectivity.
The documentary was accused of being tendentious by omitting key facts.
His tendentious arguments often alienated neutral listeners.