Synonyms

impartial

American

[im-pahr-shuhl] / ɪmˈpɑr ʃəl /

adjective

not partial or biased; fair; just.

an impartial judge.

Synonyms:

equitable, unprejudiced, unbiased

Antonyms:

biased

impartial British

/ ɪmˈpɑːʃəl /

adjective

not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased

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Related Words

See fair ¹.

Other Word Forms

impartiality noun
impartially adverb
impartialness noun
pseudoimpartial adjective
quasi-impartial adjective
unimpartial adjective

Etymology

Origin of impartial

First recorded in 1585–95; im- ² + partial

Example Sentences

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While I don't think anyone would dispute that we want to continue to grow the profile of the EFL product, the means by which we do so should be balanced and impartial.

From BBC

The World Service provides independent and impartial news to global audiences through its 42 language services.

From BBC

At the time of the January 30 ruling in its favour, China had hailed it as "objective and impartial".

From Barron's

Most telling of all: Those chafed by “Promising Young Woman” haven’t given Fennell the impartial second chance that her male industry colleagues receive time and time again.

From Salon

This had led to a rise in tribunals, they said, adding that free and impartial support was available to those families.

From BBC

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