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tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly
A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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Recent Examples of nonjudgmental
Julie Albright, a psychotherapist and digital sociologist, told Fortune that users who develop emotional dependency on AI bots may also develop a reliance on constant, nonjudgmental affirmation and pseudo-connection.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Dhar Mann is known for producing shorts where people learn lessons about kindness and being nonjudgmental.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
—Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Elbow coaching allows brief, nonjudgmental and informal opportunities to foster these communications and relationships.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Dhar Mann is known for producing shorts where people learn lessons about kindness and being nonjudgmental.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
—Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Elbow coaching allows brief, nonjudgmental and informal opportunities to foster these communications and relationships.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
Adjective
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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With Latinos comprising a plurality of California’s population, the absence of a leading candidate of color reflects broader institutional shortcomings rather than problems created by an open field.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our city leaders must ensure that development remains impartial and grounded in the law, rather than being determined by subjective interpretations behind closed doors.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Singh argues in his motion the cumulative effect demonstrates how the prosecution prioritized political considerations over impartial enforcement of the law.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone’s hearts are closer to the surface than usual, so being tolerant of one another’s idiosyncrasies could be necessary to avoid strife.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Plants are drought tolerant once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And in this age of doomscrolling, there’s a lesson, too, in the easygoing friendships facilitated by the lo-fi technology of their day.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some of that is due to sheer proximity since their lockers are all in the same row, but much of it is the 34-year-old Manaea’s easygoing nature and willingness to share his experiences with other pitchers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The country is a perfect destination to start practicing a more laissez-faire approach to travel, with a culture that’s receptive to others and characters who are happy to put you on the right path.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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That may not be title contention in year one of the project, but if the team is as receptive to significant on-field changes as Wells has suggested, 2026 could bring along actual progress instead of another reset.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The vertical stripes and color combination are classic and neutral to match many home designs.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Revelations in the late 1960's and early 70's that President Richard Nixon had ordered the secret bombing of two neutral countries, Cambodia and Laos, pushed Congress to action.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Engaging in calm routines helps your home feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Stay calm, Aries!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Only 43 percent of respondents think the charges against Trump will be adjudicated fairly by a neutral judge and an unprejudiced jury.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2023
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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 5 Mar. 2026.
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