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 Words From

• nonjudg·mental·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonjudgmental¹

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + judgmental

Example Sentences

The popular practice, which borrows much from various forms of Eastern meditation, attempts to train the mind to better attend to its present-moment thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a nonjudgmental way.

From Time

He asked me how long I’ve been skiing and then proceeded to assess my abilities in a nonjudgmental way.

From Outside Online

I tried to write in as nonjudgmental a way as I could while demanding people take responsibility for their participation in a larger system.

From Washington Post

We believe that all people deserve high-quality health care and compassionate, nonjudgmental health information, no matter what.

From Washington Blade

One of the harmful clichés of modern life is the exhortation to be nonjudgmental.

From The Daily Beast

He said this all in a very matter-of-fact, nonjudgmental way.

From The Daily Beast

The episode in theory tries to be nonjudgmental towards people who are attracted towards stability.

From The Daily Beast

It is nonjudgmental, and acknowledges that we are in the throes of a transition.

From The Daily Beast

McLean was trying to stay outwardly calm and nonjudgmental, yet she was afraid of what Ivins might do—to her or to someone else.

From The Daily Beast