partisan
What does "partisan" mean?
A partisan is someone who is strongly, often blindly, devoted to a particular cause, party, or person. The mental image is of someone wearing the "colors" of their team, unable or unwilling to see any merit in the arguments or existence of the opposing side. The term is frequently used in political contexts to describe behavior that prioritizes loyalty to one's political party over compromise or the common good. While it can imply a sense of dedication, it is almost always used with a negative connotation to suggest bias, narrow-mindedness, or an inability to be objective.
"partisan" in conversation
Political Debate
The committee's report feels incredibly partisan.
The committee's report feels incredibly partisan.
I agree, they completely ignored the evidence from the opposition.
I agree, they completely ignored the evidence from the opposition.
Used to describe a bias that favors one side exclusively.
Workplace Conflict
Can we keep this discussion objective? I don't want any partisan bickering today.
Can we keep this discussion objective? I don't want any partisan bickering today.
Understood, let's look at the data instead of taking sides.
Understood, let's look at the data instead of taking sides.
Used to shut down biased arguments in favor of neutrality.
"partisan" in a sentence
She tried to remain neutral despite the partisan atmosphere.
She tried to remain neutral despite the partisan atmosphere.
The media outlets were accused of partisan reporting during the election cycle.
The media outlets were accused of partisan reporting during the election cycle.
His deep-seated partisan loyalties made it impossible for him to engage in constructive dialogue with his colleagues.
His deep-seated partisan loyalties made it impossible for him to engage in constructive dialogue with his colleagues.
