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

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

The channel has come under fire from journalists for breaching the impartiality rules that apply to news broadcasters. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Judge Chitty was assigned to oversee the case after Roach was removed from further proceedings following the defense's challenge to his impartiality. — ABC News, 25 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

Admittedly, viewers on the festival circuit, like those in Locarno where this debuted, and folks who might catch it on streamers or in niche distribution are unlikely to be very bothered about the film’s lack of impartiality. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026