Definitions
- Describing a biased or one-sided perspective in news or media. - Referring to an angle or slope that is not straight or level. - Talking about a leaning or tilting position of an object or structure.
- Describing a biased or discriminatory attitude towards a particular group of people. - Referring to a preconceived opinion or judgment without proper knowledge or experience. - Talking about a negative or hostile feeling towards someone or something based on stereotypes or assumptions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a biased or unfair perspective.
- 2Both words can refer to a negative attitude or opinion.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a lack of objectivity or fairness.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Slanted refers to a biased perspective in news or media, while prejudiced can refer to a biased attitude towards any person or group.
- 2Cause: Slanted implies a deliberate or intentional bias, while prejudiced can stem from ignorance, fear, or personal experience.
- 3Degree: Slanted suggests a subtle or indirect bias, while prejudiced implies a stronger and more overt bias.
- 4Application: Slanted is typically used in the context of media or journalism, while prejudiced can be applied to personal attitudes or opinions.
- 5Connotation: Slanted can have a neutral or even positive connotation in certain contexts, such as photography or design, while prejudiced is almost always negative.
Remember this!
Slanted and prejudiced both describe a biased or unfair perspective, but they differ in their scope, cause, degree, application, and connotation. Slanted refers to a biased perspective in news or media, while prejudiced can refer to a biased attitude towards any person or group. Slanted implies a deliberate or intentional bias, while prejudiced can stem from ignorance, fear, or personal experience. Slanted suggests a subtle or indirect bias, while prejudiced implies a stronger and more overt bias. Slanted is typically used in the context of media or journalism, while prejudiced can be applied to personal attitudes or opinions. Finally, slanted can have a neutral or even positive connotation in certain contexts, while prejudiced is almost always negative.
