or tendencious (tɛnˈdɛnʃəs ), tendential or tendencial (tɛnˈdɛnʃəl) adjective. having or showing an intentional tendency or bias, esp a controversial one.
How do you use tendentious in a sentence?
Tendentious in a Sentence ?
- The president was tendentious on his plan for the company and would not listen to other options.
- Because my father is tendentious on the subject of interracial relationships, he will not acknowledge my black boyfriend.
Does tendentious mean biased?
Tendentious means promoting a specific, and controversial, point of view. When something is tendentious, it shows a bias towards a particular point of view, especially one that people disagree about.
