one-sidedly

Thân thiện

The manager decided one-sidedly to change the schedule.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that involves only one side, party, or perspective; not reciprocally or mutually. It describes an action, decision, or situation that is performed, made, or exists from a single viewpoint or by a single entity without the equal involvement, consideration, or agreement of others.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "one-sidedly" modifies verbs to describe how an action is performed. * The manager decided one-sidedly to change the work schedule without consulting the team. * The debate felt unfair because the moderator presented the topic one-sidedly, ignoring counterarguments. * He viewed the conflict one-sidedly, blaming the other party completely.

Advanced Usage

• In legal or diplomatic contexts: It often implies an action taken by a single state or party without the consent of others involved.
  • The nation imposed sanctions one-sidedly.
• In arguments or narratives: It describes a perspective that is biased or incomplete because it fails to acknowledge other sides.
  • The documentary portrayed the historical event one-sidedly, omitting crucial testimonies.

Variants and Related Words

• One-sided (adjective): Favoring one side in an unfair way; unequal.
  • It was a one-sided competition.
  • She has a one-sided view of the problem.

Synonyms

• Unilaterally
• Partially
• Biasedly
• Prejudicially

Antonyms

• Mutually
• Bilaterally
• Reciprocally
• Jointly
• Equitably

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To see/interpret something one-sidedly: To understand or explain a situation from only one perspective, often leading to a biased conclusion.
  • You are interpreting the contract one-sidedly to favor your client.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party
   • they worked out an agreement unilaterally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unilaterally