nonjudgmental

American  

[non-juhj-men-tl] / ˌnɒn dʒʌdʒˈmɛn 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.

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nonjudgmental British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonjudgmentally adverb

Etymology

Origin of nonjudgmental

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + judgmental

Example Sentences

It was just a nonjudgmental way of trying to put an almost-positive spin on it.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s one of many smart, rueful asides in what amounts to a nonjudgmental cinematic essay on the increasingly atomized nature of contemporary living.

From The Wall Street Journal

This sounds a bit intense, but it’s just a way of expressing your feelings in a nonjudgmental way.

From MarketWatch

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