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 balms were sent to us for review, while others were independently purchased to ensure a broad and unbiased sampling of popular and under-the-radar options. —Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 And in my opinion, all credibility of Welker being unbiased was instantly ruled out. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025 How to choose the best home equity product for you With all of the options available, one of the best ways to know which one is right for you is to ask for unbiased third-party help. —Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 May 2025 Even so, all of them pledged to listen to the evidence and remain unbiased. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
  1. impartial
  2. equitable
  3. equal
Adjective
  • India blamed Pakistan for backing the attackers, while Islamabad denied involvement and called for an impartial international investigation.
    — Zia ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • They were asked to fill out questionnaires gauging their familiarity with the case and ability to be fair and impartial.
    — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 12 May 2025
Definition of impartial
Adjective
  • However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
  • In the first few years, the unequal access to vaccines was one of the biggest challenges, with one study finding that up to half the COVID-19 deaths in many lower income countries could have been avoided with a more equitable supply of vaccines.
    — Simon Williams, Time, 21 May 2025
Definition of equitable
Adjective
  • At the center is Cooper’s staggering performance, which is enraging, emotional, horrifying, and heartbreaking in equal measure.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
  • Hoka has long been my go-to for sneakers that are equal parts supportive and stylish, and now one of the brand’s best-sellers, the Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers, are up to 35 percent off at Zappos in nine colorways.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Definition of equal

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