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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • The surprise move marked another unexpected twist in a long-running drama at the state Capitol as the state’s electric utilities battle fiercely against Gillett, a Simsbury attorney who critics say acts like a consumer advocate instead of an impartial utility regulator.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Most golf fans with no real allegiance were rooting for McIlroy to complete the Slam after more than a decade of failures at Augusta National, just as most impartial baseball fans rooted for the 2016 Cubs to beat Cleveland and end their 107-year championship drought.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Gender equity creates greater economies, improved communities and a more equitable world.
    Shikha Bajaj, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Again this year, Albany’s policymakers are choosing to ignore the constitutional promise of adequate and equitable school funding.
    Michael A. Rebell, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
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    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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