fair-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- fair-mindedness noun
Etymology
Origin of fair-minded
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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In an attempt to seem fair-minded, he even acknowledged that America is not perfect.
From Los Angeles Times
“I just wanted to express to UHC my condolences to everyone for the loss of your CEO. He was a fair-minded leader whom I appreciated very much!” another said.
From Salon
He initially tried to cultivate a reputation as a fair-minded institutionalist, occasionally surprising observers in controversial cases, as he did when he cast the deciding vote upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
From Salon
"I was asking that as a clearly rhetorical question rather than a substantive question, as I think any fair-minded listener would conclude."
From BBC
The legal test to qualify for jury duty is whether one can make fair-minded determinations based solely on the evidence presented in court.
From Salon
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