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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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • Maine’s governor never believed her state would receive an impartial investigation.
    Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 11 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
  • What Doctors Can Do to Address the Inequities Healthcare providers can support patients of color by addressing their own implicit biases, working to help patients navigate equitable access to treatments, and using culturally sensitive communication, says Hurtado-Lorenzo.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • This perspective ignores the role that federal support plays in ensuring equitable access to information across all communities, regardless of their tax base or donor networks.
    Stephanie R. Toliver, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Reciprocal tariffs are meant to place U.S. tariffs equal to those experienced by U.S. goods imported into that region.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Economic theory can reveal a lot about political behavior, including how a president enjoys enough support to wield a policy that, all things equal, costs Americans quite a bit of money.
    Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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