NONJUDGMENTAL Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

nonjudgmental

adjective

Definition of nonjudgmental

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 But presenting critical information about drugs in a nonjudgmental tone opens the door for trust building with kids and ultimately empowers them to make more informed choices, supporters say. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 May 2026 Older teens who have aged out of afterschool programs still need the kind of nonjudgmental support Yuhico and her staff provide. — Literary Hub, 6 Mar. 2026 As ever, be kind, warm, and nonjudgmental. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 The camera’s eye is sympathetic, nonjudgmental toward Israa and her family. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonjudgmental

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Adjective

Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Owners who live close to a quality shop, have open schedules and don’t mind handling drop-offs and pickups may find the traditional route just as effective at a lower price.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Counsel for the affected counties will post impartial analyses.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Asked about the report, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian, which oversees 21 museums, galleries and the national zoo, told ABC News in a statement on Sunday that the institution remains committed to impartial learning.

— Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

Conserve water by mulching, grouping plants by water needs, choosing drought-tolerant species, and capturing runoff.

— Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
The Joint Force seeks a cost-effective, theater-range, massed, and modular Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to provide a flexible, operationally-responsive, risk-tolerant option in the air domain.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Definition of tolerant

Adjective

Just off Montauk Highway between East Hampton and Amagansett, Journey makes an easygoing base for exploring the Hamptons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Fawning could easily be mistaken for an easygoing and polite demeanor, but teens who exhibit these types of behaviors often struggle to express their own needs.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026

Definition of easygoing

Adjective

The greens are small targets, but the surfaces are kept soft and receptive, to suit less experienced golfers.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
Consumers, meanwhile, appear increasingly receptive to exactly this kind of physical immersion, particularly as digital fatigue intensifies.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of receptive

Adjective

Sant Pol de Mar swaps crowded stretches of sand for quieter coves, whitewashed buildings and a noticeably calmer atmosphere than Barcelona.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
If a friend vents loudly, listen first and encourage calmer options before weighing in.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 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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