Synonyms

impartial

American

[im-pahr-shuhl] / ɪmˈpɑr ʃəl /

adjective

not partial or biased; fair; just.

an impartial judge.

Synonyms:

equitable, unprejudiced, unbiased

Antonyms:

biased

impartial British

/ ɪmˈpɑːʃəl /

adjective

not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased

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Related Words

See fair ¹.

Other Word Forms

impartiality noun
impartially adverb
impartialness noun
pseudoimpartial adjective
quasi-impartial adjective
unimpartial adjective

Etymology

Origin of impartial

First recorded in 1585–95; im- ² + partial

Example Sentences

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The World Service provides independent and impartial news to global audiences through its 42 language services.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Most telling of all: Those chafed by “Promising Young Woman” haven’t given Fennell the impartial second chance that her male industry colleagues receive time and time again.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Wingtech Technology, Nexperia’s Chinese parent company, said it was confident an impartial inquiry would demonstrate that its actions were appropriate and in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

It called on Niger's authorities to carry out a transparent and impartial investigation.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

He was an impartial and unexcitable umpire at all our bedlam sporting events, a master fire builder and extinguisher, and an expert, uncontemptuous first-aid man.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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