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
A fair-minded examination of the counterevidence can then occupy as much space as it needs, because its bulk will reflect its importance within that section.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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