fair-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of fair-minded
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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And he is admirably fair-minded in assessing both Willing’s achievements and the grievances of his critics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Our position is rooted in a plan for a just transition and a fair-minded analysis of what the science demands", he insisted in a speech on 21 April.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
A fair-minded reading of the transcript suggests that Bartholomew is right.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
"Hellerstein possesses a well-deserved reputation for seeking to do justice in every case and for being independent and fair-minded," said law professor Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
“No fair-minded person will question Germany’s right to rearm,” said a reporter for The Nation magazine.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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