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 Mindfulness, which is nonjudgmental awareness of what’s present. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Charlotte won the rebound battle 51 to 44, but left the Pistons open way too often and were sloppy with the ball, committing 25 turnovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Residents were also advised to install window screens and chimney caps, secure exterior doors and avoid leaving unscreened windows open, particularly while sleeping.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of open
Adjective
  • An impartial analysis by the Riverbank City Attorney Tom Hallinan found that the measure is potentially unconstitutional, citing conflicts with housing and annexation laws.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jesus had just been teaching his followers to love even their enemies, pointing toward the impartial love of our heavenly Father.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of impartial
Adjective
  • The owners, who have since closed their business, spent time talking with the Hevesis about plants and drought tolerant landscaping.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The intense heat triggers a rapid reaction in which carbon bonds with silica to form silicon carbide, a ultra-hard, heat-tolerant compound.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of tolerant
Adjective
  • The couple approached wedding planning with an equally easygoing attitude.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Her son, Benson, now 4-years-old, is happy and easygoing, Silsby said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of easygoing
Adjective
  • Learning a second language at an early age is essential for children, Jacoby said, as their brains are still developing and are receptive to acquiring a new language.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Woods defines the pre-rut as the time period during which less than 25 percent of does are receptive.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of receptive
Adjective
  • Choose from seven rich, neutral tones, including deep chocolate brown and vibrant golden yellow.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The rich plum color also makes a lovely accent against neutral bedding.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • Thanks to its position on the western side of the island, the water is quite calm, even during the windier months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Winds are calm, becoming east-northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 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
Definition of unprejudiced

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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonjudgmental. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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