one-sided

/ˌwʌn ˈsaɪdɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwʌn ˈsaɪdɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwən-ˈsī-dəd/ (ame, mw)

one-sided — adjective

1. describing a contest or vote where one side is so much stronger that the result

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a contest or vote where one side is so much stronger that the result is easy to predict.

例句

Haruto's team won the final in a one-sided 6-0 match.

one-sided + match/result

By halftime, the debate had become a one-sided win for Quinn.

同義詞
  • lopsided

    often stresses a heavily unequal score or numbers

  • uneven

    softer and broader; can describe quality as well as competition

  • uncompetitive

    strongly suggests the weaker side never challenged seriously

反義詞
  • close

    for a contest where both sides stay near each other

  • evenly matched

    for opponents with similar ability

文法句型

one-sided + [match/victory/election]

[contest/game] + be one-sided

用法筆記

Most often used for matches, debates, elections, and similar contests where one side dominates early or throughout.

常見錯誤

❌Our team was one-sided over theirs.
✅The match was one-sided, and our team was far stronger.
💡one-sided describes the contest or result, not the stronger team by itself.

2. presenting just one view of a dispute or issue, so people get an unfairly tilted

2.形容詞B2
釋義

presenting just one view of a dispute or issue, so people get an unfairly tilted picture.

例句

Roya rejected the one-sided report and asked for both interviews.

one-sided + report/account

The documentary felt one-sided because it never showed the workers' view.

同義詞
  • biased

    the most direct word for unfair preference

  • slanted

    often used for media coverage shaped toward one side

  • partial

    more formal and often used in legal or official contexts

反義詞
  • balanced

    for coverage or discussion that presents more than one side

  • fair

    for treatment that does not favor one side unfairly

文法句型

one-sided + [report/article/account]

[discussion/argument] + be one-sided

用法筆記

Most often modifies report, article, account, discussion, or argument. It usually suggests that an important voice, fact, or reply has been left out.

常見錯誤

❌The newspaper wrote a one-sidedly story.
✅The newspaper wrote a one-sided story.
💡one-sided is an adjective here, not an adverb.

3. describing a close relationship where one person gives far more love, effort, or

3.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a close relationship where one person gives far more love, effort, or attention than the other.

例句

Mira ended the one-sided relationship after months of doing all the calling.

one-sided + relationship

Christopher realized the romance was one-sided when Tara stopped replying.

同義詞
  • unbalanced

    broader and less emotional; can describe effort or power generally

  • unequal

    neutral word for an imbalanced relationship

  • unreciprocated

    more formal and focuses on love or feelings not returned

反義詞
  • mutual

    for feelings or effort shared by both people

  • reciprocal

    more formal; stresses two-way response

文法句型

one-sided + [relationship/friendship/love]

[relationship/romance] + be one-sided

用法筆記

Usually used for romantic relationships or close friendships. It points to unequal emotional effort, not simply a short period when one person is busy.

常見錯誤

❌She is in a one-sided person.
✅She is in a one-sided relationship.' / 'Her love is one-sided.
💡use one-sided for the relationship or feeling, not for the person alone.