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

Vibration monitors would provide some objectivity, said Leila Sauvage, a paper conservator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam who specializes in the impacts of vibration on art.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of objectivity

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

In the defense motion seeking to recuse the trial judge from the post-trial proceedings, Anthony's attorneys questioned both Roach's impartiality in the case and his courtroom restrictions.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The prosecutor also spent a lot of time asking Zeizel about his impartiality in the case.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of impartiality

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