One-sided (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Not reversible or capable of having either side out.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company only offered a one-sided warranty, which made many customers hesitant to purchase.
• This new fabric is one-sided, meaning it can only be worn with the pretty design facing out.
• The engineer's design for the circuit board was one-sided, with no provision for installation in either direction.
• The hotel provided one-sided flimsy luggage tags that wouldn't stay attached to our bags.
• This particular type of adhesive is one-sided, which can be useful for sticking labels onto papers or objects.

Synonyms

• Nonreversible

Meaning ²

Favoring one person or side over another; "a biased account of the trial"; "a decision that was partial to the defendant".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Colored
• Biased
• Coloured
• Slanted

Meaning ³

Involving only one part or side; "unilateral paralysis"; "a unilateral decision".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The agreement was one-sided in favor of the corporation, with no protections for the workers.
• His love for her was one-sided, and she barely knew he existed.
• The contract was one-sided and heavily favored the landlord over the tenant.
• The company made the decision unilaterally, without consulting any of the stakeholders.
• The media coverage of the election was one-sided, with very little attention paid to the opposing candidate.

Synonyms

• Unilateral