favoritism
intermediateB2/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/ · fa-vor-i-tism
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.
Meanings
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.
ایک شخص یا گروہ کو دوسرے کی قیمت پر غیر منصفانہ ترجیح دینے کا عمل۔
پسندیدگی
pasandidgi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- workplace favoritism
- favoritism in education
- political favoritism
Example Sentences
Favoritism in the workplace can lead to resentment among employees.
کام کی جگہ پر پسندیدگی ملازمین میں احساس تفاوت پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔
Kaam ki jaga par pasandidgi mulazmeen mein ehsaas tafreeq paida kar sakti hai.
The teacher was accused of favoritism for giving better grades to her friends.
اُستاد پر اپنے دوستوں کو بہتر گریڈ دینے کے لیے پسندیدگی کا الزام لگا تھا۔
Ustaad par apne doston ko behtar grade dene ke liye pasandidgi ka ilzam laga tha.
Favoritism can undermine trust and morale in a team.
پسندیدگی کسی ٹیم میں اعتماد اور حوصلے کو نقصان پہنچا سکتی ہے۔
Pasandidgi kisi team mein aitmaad aur hoslay ko nuqsan pohanchaa sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a person giving gifts only to their favorites, ignoring others.
A person standing on a podium handing out prizes only to select individuals.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں وفا کیسی، آپ کو تو سب کو پسند ہو گئے ہیں، لیکن میرے دل کے خواب میں آپ ہی کی پسند بن رہ گئی۔
Mohabbat mein wafa kaisi, aap ko to sab ko pasand ho gaye hain, lekin mere dil ke khwab mein aap hi ki pasand ban reh gayi.
What kind of loyalty is there in love, everyone has come to favor you, but in my heart's dreams, only your favor remains.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنا دودھ پیٹنے والا
Apna doodh peetnay wala
He who drinks his own milk (refers to favoring one’s own).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "favoritismus" — favoring or preferencing
First known use: 19th century
The term evolved from the practice of showing preferential treatment to particular individuals or groups over others.