Definition of Favoritism

showing partiality and preferential treatment

Examples of Favoritism in a sentence

Showing favoritism between her children caused the mother’s oldest son to resent her.  🔊

Although the teacher tried not to show favoritism, she had a soft spot for one particular student.  🔊

Keeping her favoritism in check, the pageant judge promised to be unbiased when voting for a winner.  🔊

The recently demoted employee was certain that favoritism was the real reason for her coworker’s promotion.  🔊

A whistle blower’s accusations of unethical favoritism amongst staff led the manager to resign.  🔊

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