die Befangenheit
Translation
bias, partiality, self-consciousness, shyness
Examples
Der Richter wurde wegen Befangenheit abgelehnt.
The judge was rejected due to bias.
Sie überwand ihre Befangenheit und sprach frei.
She overcame her shyness and spoke freely.
Grammar Patterns
wegen ((sth.gen)) because of sth. The judge was rejected due to bias.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Voreingenommenheit, Parteilichkeit, Schüchternheit; Antonyms: Unbefangenheit, Objektivität
Etymology
From the verb 'fangen' (to catch). It describes a state of being 'caught' in a certain opinion or feeling. The suffix '-heit' forms nouns indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'caught' (gefangen) by your own opinions or shyness, unable to be objective or relaxed.