Synonyms of impartiality

impartiality

noun

as in objectivity

lack of favoritism toward one side or another

the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objectivity
• neutrality
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• evenhandedness
• fairness
• nonpartisanship
• disinterest
• disinterestedness
• justice
• equity
• fair-mindedness
• tolerance
• detachment
• indifference
• unconcern
• apathy
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness
• straddling
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bias
• prejudice
• favor
• partiality
• partisanship
• favoritism
• subjectivity
• chauvinism
• nepotism
• one-sidedness
• tendency
• inclination
• predisposition
• nonobjectivity
• propensity
• predilection
• penchant
• proclivity
• subjectiveness
• bent
• prejudgment
• preconception
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impartiality

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

The Miami-Dade Dems nevertheless argue that Garcia’s impartiality is now in question, and believe she should be replaced on the elections canvassing board before the midterms. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Yet embedding auditors alongside employees, as Amodei suggested, could compromise their impartiality. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Kushner’s role in the Gaza talks called for impartiality, but Hamas negotiators might have had reason to be skeptical. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Reitano also stated that the benefits that people like her could bring to the bench would come from impartiality itself rather than diversity of prosecutorial and defense backgrounds alone. — Rafael Perez, Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

If some umpires have treated Vitello differently than other managers, then that’s a poor reflection on them for betraying their impartiality. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

And amid the Israel-Hamas war, as many diaspora Jews struggle with their views of Israel, some see Yiddish as offering a degree of impartiality. — Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026