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 As lawyers on either side attempted to find a class of people unbiased enough to deliver a fair verdict for one of the most famous men in music, potential candidates were struck down for a host of different reasons. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 May 2025 Several groups are eyeing shadow groups to provide unbiased information and vaccine recommendations. —Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 The courts hired an unbiased expert from Carnegie Mellon to make the maps. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025 This ensures that our reviews are fair and unbiased, and are based on personal, hands-on experience with each binocular. —Matt Morris, Space.com, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
  1. impartial
  2. equitable
  3. equal
Adjective
  • Nearly seven in 10 Americans doubt that the Supreme Court is impartial when making decisions.
    — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
  • The co-defendants argued that keeping the trial in Nelson County would impede their rights to a fair and impartial trial because the publicity and news coverage the case has received could lead to a prejudiced jury pool.
    — Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Definition of impartial
Adjective
  • The Global Fund is already working with countries, communities and partners to prepare for rapid, equitable rollout — supporting regulatory readiness, delivery infrastructure and community engagement.
    — Peter Sands, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Boise’s team has identified housing structures in the Lusk District, near Boise State, and is trying to find ways to create an equitable billing program for the geothermal system, according to Bre Brush, the mayor’s transportation adviser and a member of the team that worked on the proposal.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
Definition of equitable
Adjective
  • Some companies are replacing underwater stock options with new option grants or RSUs that have intrinsic value equal to or exceeding their original grants.
    — Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
Definition of equal

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