nonjudgmental

[non-juhj-men-tl]

adjective

1. not judged or judging on the basis of one's personal standards or opinions.

   They tried to adopt a nonjudgmental attitude that didn't reflect their own biases. My guidance counselor in high school was sympathetic and nonjudgmental.

nonjudgmental

/ ˌnɒndʒʌdʒˈmɛntəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or denoting an attitude, approach, etc, that is open and not incorporating a judgment one way or the other

Other Word Forms

• nonjudgmentally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonjudgmental¹

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + judgmental

Example Sentences

My job was to be a trusted adult with resources, information and a nonjudgmental listening ear.

From Los Angeles Times

A tenant of doula care is nonjudgmental support, meaning the doula does not impose their values on the way a client chooses to approach their death.

From Los Angeles Times

In its focused glimpse into a strange, funny-sad friendship, it’s almost mesmerizingly nonjudgmental as it treks to a very dark place.

From Los Angeles Times

To emotionally disarm guests by creating, in Trapman-O’Brien’s words, a “nonjudgmental space.”

From Los Angeles Times

Being nonjudgmental is important in the process, she said, as is understanding the root cause of money trouble.

From Salon