FAIR-MINDEDNESS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

fair-mindedness

noun

Definition of fair-mindedness

as in objectivity

lack of favoritism toward one side or another fortunately, the person chosen to determine custody for the child is known for her fair-mindedness

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Recent Examples of fair-mindedness His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

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Noun

Memorial High School The attorneys stated that, by participating in the interview, Roach violated the state’s judicial conduct and standards code on appearance of objectivity.

— Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Independent validation is essential for maintaining objectivity.

— Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of objectivity

Noun

The update, approved in May, will remove 118 million allowances from the market by 2030 and 900 million after 2030, which officials say will keep California on its path to carbon neutrality by 2045.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
As a result, the bill would leave parts of the crypto ecosystem vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, sanctions evaders, fraudsters, and other illicit actors under the guise of technological neutrality.

— Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of neutrality

Noun

Any reforms should reinforce, not weaken, the integrity, impartiality, and legitimacy of the Supreme Court for future generations.

— Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
The expectation of authenticity and impartiality is the whole product, and without it, the trust Reddit has been built on for two decades starts to break down.

— Cody Luongo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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