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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tendentious

/ˈtɛndənʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does tendentious mean?

adjective

Having a strong and often biased point of view; presenting information in a way that is intended to persuade or influence people.

Example

"The article was criticized for being tendentious and presenting only one side of the argument."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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