fair-minded

[fair-mahyn-did]

adjective

1. characterized by fair judgment; impartial; unprejudiced.

   a wise and fair-minded judge.

fair-minded

adjective

1. just or impartial

Other Word Forms

• fair-mindedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fair-minded¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Sir Keir wrote that the government "must make and win the case for patriotic national renewal, based on enduring British values", calling on "fair-minded Britons" to reject Reform's "toxic" solution.

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Indeed, it’s more judicious in tone, and far more fair-minded, than most of the Zohran freakout among centrist Democrats and mainstream U.S. media pundits, let alone the virulent racism and Islamophobia of Republicans.

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In an attempt to seem fair-minded, he even acknowledged that America is not perfect.

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“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.

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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.

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Related Words

• balanced 
• evenhanded 
• fair 
• honest 
• impartial 
• open-minded 
• unbiased