EVENHANDED Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

evenhanded

adjective

ˌē-vən-ˈhan-dəd

Definition of evenhanded

as in impartial

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias an evenhanded meting out of punishment

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Recent Examples of evenhanded Aimed at average readers as well as lawyers, the book is evenhanded, eye-opening, and authoritative. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2026 The biography is presented as a clear-eyed and evenhanded examination of Reid’s complex legacy that neither whitewashes his methods nor diminishes his accomplishments. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for evenhanded

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Educational exchange succeeds when institutions are viewed as impartial facilitators of knowledge rather than instruments of influence.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In other words, recognition matters, but true, impartial inclusion matters even more.

— Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

His campaign priorities included prioritizing equitable tax reform, expanding public transportation programs and affordable housing incentives, and strengthening Jackson County’s moratorium on private detention centers.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The review, initiated by Supervisor Holly Mitchell, aims to ensure equitable funding.

— Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

On many Saturday nights, the racing there can resemble equal parts short-track competition and reality television, with just enough contact on, and off, the track to make a UFC referee feel right at home.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The example illustrates that treating an agent as a colleague does not mean treating it as an equal bearer of responsibility.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

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