nonjudgmental

adjective

non·​judg·​men·​tal ˌnän-ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce nonjudgmental (audio)
: avoiding judgments based on one's personal and especially moral standards
nonjudgmentally adverb

Examples of nonjudgmental in a Sentence

A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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These assistants act as always-available, nonjudgmental companions, helping with onboarding, detecting stress or bullying, and connecting individuals to counselors, thereby fostering a more inclusive, safer school environment. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 DiGregorio credits an early start with teaching his daughter how to be less nonjudgmental and more flexible. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024 But in a key way, this gentle, nonjudgmental lark is timely too. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 Create a safe, nonjudgmental space where both of you can share openly. Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonjudgmental 

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonjudgmental was in 1952

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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonjudgmental. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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