nonjudgmental

adjective

Definition of nonjudgmentalnext
as in open
tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly A good friend is nonjudgmental.

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Recent Examples of nonjudgmental Foree and other friends said Terry was supportive, nonjudgmental and pushed them to be their best selves. — Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 On the surface, this race-neutral language appears nonjudgmental and even ideal. — James M. Thomas, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Public-health officials coined a nonjudgmental nomenclature that persists to this day. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 In that vacuum, an always-available chatbot that sounds calm, attentive, and nonjudgmental can feel less like a novelty than a lifeline. — Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonjudgmental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
  1. open
  2. impartial
  3. tolerant
  4. easygoing
  5. receptive
  6. neutral
  7. calm
  8. unprejudiced
Adjective
  • Salvia Terrace & Bar is open daily for breakfast and lunch, while Violetto serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Making payments on time, paying down credit card balances and keeping older accounts open when practical may help strengthen your credit profile over time.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • Countries that try to stay impartial in international disputes are having a tough go these days.
    — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Hardly an impartial judge of his own life, the Unabomber’s stated willingness to serve as the face of a revolutionary movement is chilling.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of impartial
Adjective
  • These varietals are not only tolerant to the high desert environment, but they were also planted with the sole purpose of conserving water and controlling run-off.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Daffodils, alliums, crocuses and snowdrops are somewhat more tolerant of clay soil than other bulbs.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of tolerant
Adjective
  • Its bright instrumentation and warm, easygoing rhythm make the track an uplifting addition with an unmistakable sense of place.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The soft pink shade acts as an easygoing neutral that will go with everything, but still provide a nice wash of color.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of easygoing
Adjective
  • Industry reviews have been reasonably receptive so far, but paying customers are proving tougher.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Employees who feel cared about also become more receptive to feedback and change.
    — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of receptive
Adjective
  • As Pate explains - seemingly every week - the JP Poll power rates teams based on whether or not they would be favored over another team on a neutral field according to oddsmakers in Vegas.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These could include neutral-atom systems and superconducting qubits paired with transducers that convert microwave signals into light.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • An oasis of calm, this colonial low-rise near Connaught Place is one of the city's best bets for location, charm, and style.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • According to Hall, topical PDRN can still hydrate skin, reduce inflammation and support natural repair processes, helping the complexion appear calmer and more comfortable.
    — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of calm
Adjective
  • This riveting two-part docuseries preceded the fictional take seen in The Girl From Plainville, taking an unprejudiced and empathetic approach when exploring the complex case, presenting all the facts without vilifying one individual.
    — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
  • Bheem’s courtship of the governor’s unprejudiced niece (a charming Oliva Morris), which provides some comic relief, not that anything in the film is really meant to be taken seriously.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2022
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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonjudgmental. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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