favoritism
[fey-ver-i-tiz-uh m, feyv-ri-]
- the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality: to show favoritism toward the youngest child.
- the state of being a favorite.
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Origin of favoritism
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for favoritism
Contemporary Examples
To have any chance at success, Washington must end its pro-Israel favoritism in return for an evenhanded approach.
Stephen T. Asma, the author of Against Fairness, on what favoritism is good for.
At one point, Melissa said, she was on the receiving end of his favoritism.
So if your boss is poisoning the workplace with favoritism, you shouldn't chalk it up to business as usual.
Historical Examples
Wastefulness, profligacy, or favoritism in public expenditures is criminal.
Its favoritism, thats what it is, remarked Mr. Mackerly, shortly.
Of favoritism in appointments Mr. Gallatin could not be accused.
Albert GallatinJohn Austin Stevens
His appointments to office were marked by favoritism and incapacity.
The New NationFrederic L. Paxson
No favoritism; no throwing weight around; no glory-grabbing.
A Matter of ImportanceWilliam Fitzgerald Jenkins
Word Origin and History for favoritism
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper