EVENHANDEDNESS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

evenhandedness

noun

as in neutrality

lack of favoritism toward one side or another we trust the evenhandedness of our marriage counselor implicitly

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Recent Examples of evenhandedness One of Homer’s greatest strengths is his evenhandedness, his palpable sympathy for both sides of a conflict. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

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Noun

Institutional capital is the confidence that governments, donors and citizens place in an institution’s neutrality, legitimacy, consistency and ability to apply its mandate impartially.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In another 15 years, the region wants to establish a low-carbon footprint by reducing its emissions by as much as 75 percent and finally achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutrality

Noun

After a successful pitch to Hulu, Orton quickly joined the project to assist Maddox at the studio’s behest—a way for Hulu to maintain the film's objectivity and fill in any post-production gaps.

— Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026
However, some recent changes at the FDA could hurt international confidence in their objectivity and rigor.

— C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026

Definition of objectivity

Noun

Four ethics experts told ProPublica that by accepting the premium tickets Trusty and Carr compromised the FCC’s impartiality and should not take part in any upcoming decision on the merger.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Recognizing the agency’s independence and impartiality is a basis from which to further improve reliability of its key economic data.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

Definition of impartiality

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