biased

/ˈbī-əst/

adjective

  1. exhibiting or characterized by bias

  2. tending to yield one outcome more frequently than others in a statistical experiment

  3. having an expected value different from the quantity or parameter estimated

verb

  1. to give a settled and often prejudiced outlook to

  2. to apply a slight negative or positive voltage to (something, such as a transistor)

his background biases him against foreigners

incline bias dispose predispose mean to influence one to have or take an attitude toward something. incline implies a tendency to favor one of two or more actions or conclusions. bias suggests a settled and predictable leaning in one direction and connotes unfair prejudice.