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
Derived from the verb 'fangen' (to catch). It signifies a state of being 'caught' by a particular opinion or emotion. The '-heit' suffix creates nouns denoting a state.
Memory Tips
Picture being 'caught' (gefangen) by your own biases or self-consciousness, preventing you from being objective or at ease.