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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unbiased The Internews network has long been one of the chief vehicles used by USAID and the State Department to fund and train independent media in areas of the world where unbiased news reporting is lacking. Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025 The Role Of An Appraiser An appraiser’s job is to provide an independent, unbiased property valuation based on market data, not what a seller hopes to get or what a buyer wants to pay. John Walkup, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Companies should also implement unbiased hiring and promotion practices, ensuring that diverse candidates are not only brought in at entry-level roles but are given clear pathways to leadership. Lyric Christian, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025 While the walled gardens have incentives to report favorable results, TTD is aligned solely with ad buyers, ensuring unbiased measurement and optimization. Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This is still hardly equitable, but women have made some gains.
    Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In the book Boundaries & Protection, clean relations refers to relationships that have a fair, equitable, and open exchange.
    Ellen Choi, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Of equal concern is the possibility that China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia will use their wartime cooperation as a model for opportunistic coordination in the future.
    Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
  • That's thanks to the shock-absorbing foam that's brilliantly placed to ensure equal weight distribution with every stride (aka: no sore heels, achy toes, or stinging arches ruining your day).
    Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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