befangen
biased; self-conscious; prejudiced
English translations
- 01
biased
- 02
prejudiced
- 03
partial
Word details
- German meaning
- Sich unsicher oder gehemmt fühlen, oft in sozialen Situationen.
- English meaning
- Self-conscious
- Synonym
- verlegen, gehemmt
- German example
- Er wirkte befangen in der Gegenwart der neuen Kollegen.
- English example
- He seemed self-conscious in the presence of the new colleagues.
- Comparative
- befangenerSuperlative: am befangensten
Related words
- Befangenheit
Bias
- streitbefangen
contentious
- unbefangen
Impartial, unbiased
- Unbefangenheit
Impartiality
- Schüchternheit
Shyness
- Parteinahme
Partiality
- Voreingenommenheit
Bias, prejudice
- freiäugig
open-minded, frank, unreserved
- parteinah
Partisan means that someone has a strong inclination or preference for a particular party or ideology and shows this in their actions and opinions.
- degagiert
"degagiert" means relaxed, casual, self-assured, and detached in demeanor.
- parteiisch
Biased
- arglos
unsuspecting, naive
- voreingenommen
biased
Example sentences with “befangen”
Der Richter ist befangen. (The judge is biased.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'befangen' mean in law?
It means the judge has a conflict of interest and cannot be neutral.