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

According to Mann, the past approach to budget neutrality did not involve as many preapproval steps.

— Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026
In peacetime — which, due to its neutrality, is the norm in Switzerland — these bunkers are turned into wine cellars, saunas or, in the case of the University of Bern, storage.

— Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutrality

Noun

One of the biggest mistakes leaders make during a mid-year review is allowing optimism to replace objectivity.

— John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
This blatant fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of objectivity

Noun

Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of impartiality

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