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

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

Referees are charged with employing strict impartiality, but at the same time are expected to be more forgiving of offenders who are ‘not that kind of player’ while not prejudging those with reputations, however well deserved. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026

The agreement was signed in 2017, but there is a view that Weiss’ agenda comes into conflict with the BBC’s duty to impartiality. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 June 2026

While questioning a potential juror on impartiality, the man informed the court that a woman who had already been questioned was outside the courtroom playing a news story about the case aloud on her phone. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 June 2026

The parties who come before the court are entitled to consistency, impartiality and decisions free from political pressure. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 3 June 2026

For instance, traditional print outlets value such tenets as balance, impartiality, gatekeeping, and prepublication verification, whereas digital products often emphasize immediacy, transparency, partiality, and postpublication correction. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026

Jackson, the liberal junior justice, told a gathering of the American Law Institute in Washington that her colleagues' handling of the case may have compromised the court's impartiality in political matters, especially during an election year. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 May 2026