evenhanded

adjective

even·​hand·​ed ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce evenhanded (audio)
evenhandedly adverb
evenhandedness noun

Examples of evenhanded in a Sentence

I thought it was an evenhanded assessment of her performance. an evenhanded meting out of punishment
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
While Ellis’ approach has been viewed by some as assertive oversight of executive powers, Ellis’ former colleagues who spoke with CNN described her as someone who dispenses evenhanded justice. Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 Rogoff treats those benefits, as well as the burdens of dollar dominance, in an evenhanded way. Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2025 But the incident shows that, far from presenting some evenhanded view of reality, A.I. output simply reflects the concerns and priorities of its designers. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 16 July 2025 Stourton is evenhanded, despite having served as a chairman of Sotheby’s. Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evenhanded

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of evenhanded was in 1611

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Evenhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evenhanded. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

evenhanded

adjective
even·​hand·​ed ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce evenhanded (audio)
: not favoring one over another : fair, impartial
an evenhanded decision
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!