evenhanded

adjective

even·​hand·​ed ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd 

: fair, impartial

evenhandedly adverb

evenhandedness noun

Synonyms

• candid
• disinterested
• dispassionate
• equal
• equitable
• fair
• impartial
• indifferent
• just
• nonpartisan
• objective
• square
• unbiased
• unprejudiced

Examples of evenhanded in a Sentence

I thought it was an evenhanded assessment of her performance.

an evenhanded meting out of punishment

Recent Examples on the Web

Given the asymmetry of power between the Israelis and the Palestinians, progress on building a viable Palestinian state will require the strong oversight of a commanding, evenhanded mediator. —Mohammad Shtayyeh, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2024

And experts, including Dr. Crandall, said the bureau and other federal agencies had become more evenhanded and clearly concerned with climate change over the last several decades. —Anna Kramer, New York Times, 6 June 2024

Perhaps Robert Hur wanted to appear evenhanded and nonpartisan by absolving Biden but criticizing his mental faculties. —Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024

Vullo said the letters were evenhanded, and her attorney argued that letting the lawsuit go forward would improperly muzzle public officials. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

evenhanded

adjective

even·​hand·​ed ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd 

: not favoring one over another : fair, impartial

an evenhanded decision