evenhanded

adjective

even·​hand·​ed ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd 

: fair, impartial

evenhandedly adverb

evenhandedness noun

Synonyms of evenhanded

• impartial
• equitable
• equal

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

Rogoff treats those benefits, as well as the burdens of dollar dominance, in an evenhanded way. — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2025

Bari Weiss is seeking to rebalance this liberal bias to present more evenhanded coverage. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

Sam Tanenhaus brings the iconic figure to life in this evenhanded, insightful, and well-written biography. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2025

His background in writing for professionals in education and healthcare has honed his evenhanded and empathetic approach to delicate subjects. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for evenhanded

• countermanded
• reprimanded
• underhanded
• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded
• banded

Kids Definition

evenhanded

adjective

even·​hand·​ed ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd 

: not favoring one over another : fair, impartial

an evenhanded decision