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
The environment was open and nonjudgmental, and the attendees pushed each other to be honest and authentic.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Ask him about his thinking, in a nonjudgmental way, and talk with him through his plans for care.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
In many scenes, the suffering of animals at human hands is apparent and yet the tone of the documentary remains even and nonjudgmental.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Ask him about his thinking, in a nonjudgmental way, and talk with him through his plans for care.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Ask him about his thinking, in a nonjudgmental way, and talk with him through his plans for care.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
In many scenes, the suffering of animals at human hands is apparent and yet the tone of the documentary remains even and nonjudgmental.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Ask him about his thinking, in a nonjudgmental way, and talk with him through his plans for care.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
Adjective
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Be open to collaborations and mutual support this month—trading skills, services, or offerings would be a great way to build trust within your community.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The question now is how long the window stays open.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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While Congress sets the CBO’s priorities, the group prides itself on being objective, impartial, and nonpartisan.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Her expertise lies in building boards with the right balance of domain expertise and impartial oversight, ensuring alignment between governance and investor confidence.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established making a great addition to waterwise gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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In comparison to New Zealand’s strict naming laws, the U.S. is more tolerant.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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With its quaint, colonial-era architecture, first-class restaurants of all kinds, and a burgeoning arts and culture scene, San Miguel de Allende promises to beguile travelers with its easygoing charm at every turn.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Coasting over the tracks was Lowe’s smoky, soulful voice, an embodiment of easygoing Californian cool—in part thanks to him being born in San Luis Obispo, California, and growing up in Los Angeles.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Local government, eager to preserve the open space along Nod Road, has been receptive to most of the ideas from Kevin Casey of Simsbury Real Estate Holdings LLC.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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But many literary agents weren’t receptive to her change of genre.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The quiet yet luxurious hue spans room sizes and design styles, yet is subtle enough to serve as a neutral while adding a hint of color.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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With Messi and his mates, Miami has sold out huge NFL stadiums and other neutral venues.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Prevent chemical drift onto non-target areas by applying herbicide only when the wind is calm; avoid application when the daytime temperature is above 80°F.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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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 12 Jun. 2025.
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