Erapooletud

Erapoolitud is an Estonian word that translates to "biased" or "partial" in English. It describes a lack of neutrality or fairness in judgment, opinion, or action. When something is described as erapoolitud, it suggests that a person or entity is favoring one side over another, often due to personal interest, prejudice, or pre-existing beliefs.

The term can be applied in various contexts. In journalism, an erapoolitud report would present information in a way that favors a particular political party or agenda, rather than offering an objective account. In a legal setting, an erapoolitud judge or jury might allow personal feelings to influence their decision-making, disregarding evidence or legal principles. Similarly, in everyday conversations, someone might be accused of being erapoolitud if they consistently defend one person's actions while criticizing another's, even when the situations are comparable.

Avoiding erapoolitus is generally considered a virtue, especially in situations requiring impartiality, such as dispute resolution, evaluation, or reporting. The opposite of erapoolitud is often described as "er-apoolitu" (unbiased) or "õiglane" (fair). Recognizing and mitigating bias is a continuous effort in many professional and personal endeavors to ensure just and equitable outcomes.