fair-minded

adjective

fair-mind·​ed ˈfer-ˌmīn-dəd How to pronounce fair-minded (audio)
: marked by impartiality and honesty : just, unprejudiced
fair-mindedness noun

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Even without a law degree, such a conclusion should resonate with most fair-minded Americans. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026 This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026 General Daily Insight for April 28, 2026 This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 Her personality was so engaging, made everyone feel seen, heard, cared for, compassionate, fair-minded. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 No police necessity can explain their excessive use of force, which has shocked and disgusted fair-minded people across the political spectrum. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 Prices have fair-minded mark-ups, with most whites under $100. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels. Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025 Why doesn’t Austin have a fair-minded mechanism to pay for repairs when law enforcement causes thousands of dollars in damage to the home of law-abiding citizens? Bridget Grumet, Austin American Statesman, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fair-minded was in 1645

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“Fair-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-minded. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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