unbiased

American  

[uhn-bahy-uhst] / ʌnˈbaɪ əst /

especially British, unbiassed

adjective

1. not biased biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.

   Synonyms:

   neutral , tolerant , equitable , fair

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unbiased British  

/ ʌnˈbaɪəst /

adjective

1. having no bias or prejudice; fair or impartial

2. statistics

   1. (of a sample) not affected by any extraneous factors, conflated variables, or selectivity which influence its distribution; random

   2. (of an estimator) having an expected value equal to the parameter being estimated; having zero bias

   3. Also called: discriminatory.  (of a significance test). Having a power greater than the predetermined significance level

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Other Word Forms

• unbiasedly adverb
• unbiasedness noun

Etymology

Origin of unbiased

First recorded in 1600–10; un- ¹ + biased

Example Sentences

“Seeking independent, unbiased assistance is crucial to making the best choice,” she added.

From Science Daily

But none of that offers a true, unbiased assessment of the war, analysts say.

From Washington Times

"There is a risk, that some pupils in NI could leave school without a clear, unbiased knowledge and understanding of important concepts such as consent, healthy relationships, and gender identity."

From BBC

But in a statement announcing that decision, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer acknowledged that “components of the regulations must be clarified to help create a better framework for respectful, inclusive, and unbiased campaigning.”

From Los Angeles Times

“There is an appearance of impropriety when an unbiased and reasonable person who is aware of all relevant facts would doubt that the Justice could fairly discharge his or her duties.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• disinterested
• dispassionate
• equitable
• honest
• impartial
• neutral
• nonpartisan
• open-minded