self-partiality

noun

Definition of self-partialitynext
1
as in vaingloriousness

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2
as in self-opinionatedness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-partiality
  1. complacency
  2. favoritism
  3. vanity
  4. chauvinism
  5. vainglory
  6. cronyism
  7. nepotism
  8. self-sufficiency
Noun
  • Memories of 2016—and Hillary Clinton losing despite having a lead in the polls—make complacency among supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris impossible.
    Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
  • First, Pascal and Joan got lulled into a sense of complacency as they’re treated to a Tahitian feast, prepared by a French-speaking Tahitian host who makes Pascal feel right at home.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of complacency
Noun
  • Poor leadership, lack of communication, competitive work culture, micromanagement, unclear expectations, favoritism, resistance to change, workplace bullying – just to name a few.
    Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The officer alleged favoritism and policy violations in his 911 call.
    Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of favoritism
Noun
  • Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Grand suites have separate in-room dining tables and some even have bathtubs and dual-sink stone vanities.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • Battling chauvinism within the surfing community - and debilitating injuries - Gabeira finally got her wave, at Nazare, estimated at 73.5 feet, a woman’s record.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a lot of winking and smirking between the two of them, which defuses the crass chauvinism that guides the whole play.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024
Definition of chauvinism
Noun
  • The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.
    Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That’s the mantra for wide receivers, a group long known for their vainglory.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Definition of vainglory
Noun
  • Our stories have focused on the conflicts of interest Trump’s stake in the company present and allegations of mismanagement and cronyism within the company.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Research from the Brookings Institution found that democracy leads to economic growth while democratic decline contributes to instability, cronyism, and brain drain.
    Ian Simmons, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of cronyism
Noun
  • Did these doctors finally do a little reading and discover what nepotism is?
    Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The Harvard Law School alum also revealed that these decisions regarding nepotism are made very intentionally by his girls.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of nepotism
Noun
  • The Venezuelans had instead been driven from their country in overwhelming numbers by the almost complete collapse of the economy, arriving conspicuously by the busload and without a network to put them on a path to self-sufficiency.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This approach aligns with Xi’s goal of boosting confidence in the economy without diverting resources from the pursuit of Chinese self-sufficiency.
    Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-sufficiency
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Thesaurus Entries Near self-partiality

self-oriented

self-partiality

self-perception

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