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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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
Perhaps in some distant golden era the BBC was fair-minded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
The conference’s initiative may be the first step toward a more fair-minded judiciary, but it’s a crucial one.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024
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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