unbiased

adjective

ˌən-ˈbī-əst How to pronounce unbiased (audio)
Definition of unbiasednext
as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias offered an unbiased judgment of the dancer's performance

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How does the adjective unbiased contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of unbiased are dispassionate, equitable, fair, impartial, just, and objective. While all these words mean "free from favor toward either or any side," unbiased implies even more strongly an absence of all prejudice.

your unbiased opinion

When is dispassionate a more appropriate choice than unbiased?

The words dispassionate and unbiased can be used in similar contexts, but dispassionate suggests freedom from the influence of strong feeling and often implies cool or even cold judgment.

a dispassionate summation of the facts

How do equitable and just relate to one another, in the sense of unbiased?

Equitable implies a less rigorous standard than just and usually suggests equal treatment of all concerned.

the equitable distribution of the property

In what contexts can fair take the place of unbiased?

Although the words fair and unbiased have much in common, fair implies a proper balance of conflicting interests.

a fair decision

When might impartial be a better fit than unbiased?

While in some cases nearly identical to unbiased, impartial stresses an absence of favor or prejudice.

an impartial third party

When could just be used to replace unbiased?

In some situations, the words just and unbiased are roughly equivalent. However, just implies an exact following of a standard of what is right and proper.

a just settlement of territorial claims

Where would objective be a reasonable alternative to unbiased?

The meanings of objective and unbiased largely overlap; however, objective stresses a tendency to view events or persons as apart from oneself and one's own interest or feelings.

I can't be objective about my own child

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Recent Examples of unbiased Some of these podcasts cut through the marketing noise and TikTok trends to deliver unbiased, straightforward tips on everything from serums to supplements, while others shine a spotlight on impossible beauty standards in Hollywood and beyond. —Emma Dibdin, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 Addressing these challenges requires a shift in federal policy to support comprehensive and unbiased research into cannabis’s medical benefits. —Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025 The American people deserve independent, unbiased, qualified, credible, and experienced watchdogs looking out for our interests. —Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025 So that its results are truly unbiased, DESI builds its own cosmic distance ladder from scratch, rather than relying on previous measurements, with one exception. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
  1. impartial
  2. equitable
  3. equal
Adjective
  • What happened to being committed to the impartial pursuit of justice, without regard to political affiliation or motivation and without fear or favor?
    — Peter Arbeeny, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The plaintiffs argue that this directive undermines the FEC's bipartisan structure, established to ensure impartial enforcement of federal campaign finance laws.
    — Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of impartial
Adjective
  • Provide a solid mix of informal and formal mentorship programs for a work culture that empowers employees and creates a more equitable and fulfilling workplace for all.
    — Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The mission of the foundation is to open doors, break barriers and build a more equitable, inclusive industry for creatives of color, all in pursuit of this limitless future that Virgil believed so deeply in.
    — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of equitable
Adjective
  • Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Our foundational document, held and displayed in the National Archives building on the National Mall, insists that all men are created equal and rails against the tyranny of despots and kings.
    — Elaine Weiss, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of equal

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