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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To keep the research impartial, all researchers must sign a legal agreement that bars them from trading on Polymarket or similar platforms while they are involved with the institute.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Erdogan's government insists that Turkey’s courts are impartial and act independently of political pressure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of impartial

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On a mission to build a more equitable food system, Kanbe’s Market is taking items typically thrown out and making them into accessible, affordable meals for families.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Creating new powerful unions for the 21st century Direct payouts might not be the only way to achieve a more equitable data sourcing process, however.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of equitable

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End Wokeness posted a similar critique, arguing the footage conflicted with Hostin's previous public comments about equal treatment under the law.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
But declining volumes and rising capital expenditure meant the stock is close to peak value while rising merger and acquisition (M&A) risk means retention of an equal-weight (hold) investment recommendation.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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