Used to indicate a slight preference or tendency toward one of two options; roughly 'if anything' or 'rather'.
どちらかというと甘党で、チョコよりケーキの方が好きです。
If anything, I'm more into sweets — I prefer cake to chocolate.
どちらかというと犬派だけど、猫も可愛いと思う。
I'm more of a dog person, but I think cats are cute too.
彼の発言は、どちらかというと皮肉に聞こえた。
His remark sounded, if anything, sarcastic.