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 There are structured and unbiased ways to conduct interviews. —Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Naftali’s most formidable task: Present a more objective and unbiased picture of the Watergate scandal. —Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025 By delivering this knowledge in real-time, AI makes learning immediate, unbiased, and actionable, turning every interaction into an opportunity for growth. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 To ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation, Judge Ho has brought in former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement as an independent counsel to assess whether dismissing the case is legally justified. —Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
  1. impartial
  2. equitable
  3. equal
Adjective
  • My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law starting at the FBI and the DOJ.
    — NPR, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of impartial
Adjective
  • In an ideal future scenario, the diversity of architects will reflect the communities that are being served (namely all communities), and the future of design will be dynamic, flexible, regenerative, sustainable, equitable and artful.
    — Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Get to know the stories and acknowledge them at face value in an equitable way.
    — Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Definition of equitable
Adjective
  • As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • That is: when revenues (the top line) fluctuate, all other things held equal, Delta's earnings should not swing as widely as American's due to lower operating leverage.
    — GuruFocus, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of equal

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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