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 But surely fair-mindedness still demands being willing to recognize success, even when the person succeeding is a political opponent. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026 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

Mauricio Marcon, a lawmaker of Bolsonaro's Liberal Party, also questioned de Moraes' objectivity on Tuesday.

— MATTHEW LEE, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Mauricio Marcon, a lawmaker of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party, also questioned De Moraes’ objectivity on Tuesday.

— Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of objectivity

Noun

Leaders of the Student List and most likely figures in the new government have committed to the policies the Kremlin cares about most, namely no sanctions, military neutrality, and no NATO membership.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
After a brief respite in the 2010s when body-positivity and neutrality were in vogue, the pendulum has swung back with a vengeance.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutrality

Noun

Yet Baier’s critics question his claim to impartiality—citing, beyond the network’s overall reputation, a few high-profile incidents.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
In this position, Parker maintained the state Senate’s official records with integrity and impartiality, according to her campaign website.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of impartiality

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