noun
- plural of favouritism; instances or practices of unfairly supporting or preferring certain people or groups over others
Usage: British spelling (American: favoritisms); Usually used in the plural to refer to multiple instances of biased treatment
Examples
- The coach's favouritisms toward certain players created tension on the team.
- The company's hiring practices were criticized for their obvious favouritisms.
- Teachers must avoid favouritisms in the classroom to ensure all students feel valued.
- The manager's favouritisms made it difficult for new employees to advance.
- Several favouritisms were documented in the investigation of the selection process.
- Parents should be aware of their own favouritisms among their children.