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biased devotion

[ˈbaɪəst dɪˈvoʊʃən]
nounpl: biased devotions
devoção tendenciosa
1. A strong commitment or loyalty to a person, cause, or belief that is influenced by prejudice or favoritism rather than objective judgment
His biased devotion to the team prevented him from acknowledging their poor performance.
Sua devoção tendenciosa ao time o impediu de reconhecer o desempenho ruim deles.
2. An attachment or dedication that lacks impartiality and is swayed by personal interests or preferences
The judge's biased devotion to the defendant raised concerns about the trial's fairness.
A devoção tendenciosa do juiz pelo réu levantou preocupações sobre a imparcialidade do julgamento.
NYC Slang
blind loyalty
Synonyms
prejudiced loyaltypartisan devotionskewed commitmentpartial allegiance
Antonyms
impartial devotionobjective commitmentunbiased loyaltyfair-minded dedication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção tendenciosa
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
devoção parcial
Alternative formulation used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
devoção enviesada
Portuguese European preference for 'enviesada' instead of 'tendenciosa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear rose-colored glasses
play favorites
turn a blind eye
have a dog in the fight
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