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tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly
A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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Recent Examples of nonjudgmental
Create a safe, nonjudgmental space where both of you can share openly.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Chaplains remain in their operational roles but are on call to assist colleagues during crises, offering confidential, nonjudgmental support.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Beyond listening, kindness can also be expressed through words and by offering time to explore a situation of conflict in a nonjudgmental way.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Jimbo, who coaches basketball at Vinod’s school, is friendly and nonjudgmental, and he and Mahesh, who is also friendly and nonjudgmental, easily bond.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Chaplains remain in their operational roles but are on call to assist colleagues during crises, offering confidential, nonjudgmental support.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Beyond listening, kindness can also be expressed through words and by offering time to explore a situation of conflict in a nonjudgmental way.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Jimbo, who coaches basketball at Vinod’s school, is friendly and nonjudgmental, and he and Mahesh, who is also friendly and nonjudgmental, easily bond.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
Adjective
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State of play: The race for the governorship remains fairly open.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Beaches monitored by Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue are currently open, according to the county’s website.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The federal courts must push back to protect the application of impartial justice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Civil rights groups on Friday urged Trump to appoint an impartial leader to head the nation's largest statistical agency, while some fellow researchers said Santos' decision was a sad one for the future of the U.S. Census.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Saudi textbooks have become much more tolerant of other religions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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There were Reagan Republicans and liberal Democrats, but the prevailing political vibe was tolerant and democratic.—
Tim Golden,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2025
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Joey bonds quickly with Monica, an easygoing 28-year-old in digital marketing, and their silly, sweet courtship provides the season’s most charming romance.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Green Bay buses to an easygoing shootaround at Calihan Hall.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are also signs human patients of the future might be receptive to that alternative.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ashe’s revelation and HIV/AIDS advocacy helped break through the longstanding stigma and fear surrounding the disease, leveraging his status as a familiar sports star to help politicians and everyday people become more receptive to public discussion of the disease.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Matching the mood of the evening, many guests opted to wear darker and neutral tones—though that didn’t preclude them from dynamic fashion moments.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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MoffettNathanson downgrades Roblox to sell from neutral The firm says Roblox shares have run too far too fast.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
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Only 43 percent of respondents think the charges against Trump will be adjudicated fairly by a neutral judge and an unprejudiced jury.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2023
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Bheem’s courtship of the governor’s unprejudiced niece (a charming Oliva Morris), which provides some comic relief, not that anything in the film is really meant to be taken seriously.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2022
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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonjudgmental. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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