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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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

This had led to a rise in tribunals, they said, adding that free and impartial support was available to those families.

From BBC

"Justice and accountability requires a thorough and impartial investigation to establish the facts. A truly joint state and federal investigation would be a welcome development," Pretti's family said in a statement.

From BBC

“Hospitals must remain neutral, civilian spaces, free from military presence or activity, to ensure the safe and impartial delivery of medical care,” the group said in a Q&A section of its website.

From The Wall Street Journal

I don’t know how to be impartial about the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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