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 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 Start by talking with her, prioritizing listening and a nonjudgmental position. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 Parents and educators can help by starting nonjudgmental conversations about what teens are seeing online. — Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonjudgmental

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Adjective

As if triggered by this thought, the door buzzed itself open, startling the pigeons from wire to wing, a grand scattering.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
In what seems an unusually open race for the men’s Ballon d’Or award, could the decisive votes be won this month outside the official eligibility period?

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

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
Mohip told the judge that city ethics rules require only that zoning board members be impartial in their decisions.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

Building Cultures Where Teams Safely Admit Mistakes Leaders who are strict with others and tolerant with themselves create toxic cultures where everyone walks on eggshells.

— Brendan Keegan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Greening-tolerant trees do need good care with frequent feedings, minor nutrient sprays and insect control to remain as disease-free as possible.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of tolerant

Adjective

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
And its young, easygoing staff, around the pool, but also in its dining areas, are noticeably great with children.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of easygoing

Adjective

Business leaders who frame clean energy around supply-chain resilience, foreign exchange risk reduction and operational cost predictability often find far more receptive internal audiences than those leading with carbon commitments.

— Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
At six o’clock on a Sunday evening, long before the bar opened, the Roundhouse audience wasn’t in the most receptive of moods.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of receptive

Adjective

Different views on the topic Bianco’s legal team argued that the sheriff had a duty to investigate a complaint alleging discrepancies in the election and had acted lawfully after obtaining search warrants from a neutral magistrate.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Notice what would make the space or situation feel safer, calmer, or more like your own.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 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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