favouritism
1 antonym for favouritism — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — Unfair favouring of one person or group over another.
Antonyms
How to use favouritism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
show favouritism
accusations of favouritism
workplace favouritism
parental favouritism
favouritism towards
It's a neutral, everyday word, but it almost always carries a critical edge when used about someone's behaviour.
Etymology
Formed in English by adding the suffix -ism to favourite, turning the adjective or noun into a word for the practice itself. The pattern mirrors other -ism words that name a habitual attitude or behaviour.
Full origin of favouritism →Frequently asked questions
What does favouritism mean?
It means treating one person or group better than others in an unfair way, rather than judging everyone on the same terms.
Is favouritism the same as nepotism?
Nepotism is a specific kind of favouritism shown to family members, while favouritism itself just means unfair preference for anyone, related or not.
What's the difference between favouritism and favoritism?
They're the same word; favouritism is the British spelling and favoritism is the standard American spelling.
