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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
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.
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Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
In her counseling at the center for women and men, Mangel provides a nonjudgmental ear and advice for those seeking guidance.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025
Like many digital beings, Reps, as Replika’s avatars are known, are engineered to be agreeable, nonjudgmental, and zealously supportive—i.e., suck-ups.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 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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Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
In her counseling at the center for women and men, Mangel provides a nonjudgmental ear and advice for those seeking guidance.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2025
Like many digital beings, Reps, as Replika’s avatars are known, are engineered to be agreeable, nonjudgmental, and zealously supportive—i.e., suck-ups.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 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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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is essential to ensure the impartial, neutral, and independent delivery of aid throughout the whole of Gaza.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Defense attorney Leah Gillis countered that sequestering jurors would chill candid discussion and signal that open conversations about bias are not tolerated, undermining the goal of an impartial jury.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ballato calls out Japanese holly as a shrub that's not only deer-resistant but also one that's particularly winter-tolerant.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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For example, a recent study of ours in Montana found that an increasing majority of residents, 74% in 2023, are tolerant or very tolerant of wolves.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Long Island Railroad drops you a few blocks from the sand, where a wide shoreline and a two-mile boardwalk set the tone for a slower, more easygoing day than anything happening back in the city.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
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Plus, Fleury’s easygoing personality would be additive to the dressing room and should remove any potential concerns about how things might go if the organization carries three goaltenders with Calvin Pickard still in the mix, too.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the scientists also discovered that inhibiting the TAS2R receptors made the cells more receptive to the drug's effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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The city was receptive to the idea in 2008, and Once Upon a Hallowe’en was born.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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