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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for nonjudgmental

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Adjective

Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing issued a tender for constructing several compounds with more than 1,200 homes in total in an open tract of land east of Jerusalem.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Unlike human will, which can be self-serving, dominating, unjustly conditional, or confusingly unfair, God’s will is wise, loving, free, impartial, and infinitely insightful.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
The office added that all judges have a legal, ethical and professional obligation to be impartial and neutral in adjudicating cases.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

Rather than using rigid, flat panels, the car is wrapped in an advanced, shade-tolerant photovoltaic skin.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
Homeowners in those areas get $450 off the cost of Yardzen’s designs in addition to the standard $5 per-square-foot rebate SoCal WaterSmart provides when turf is replaced by drought-tolerant plants and other conditions are met.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerant

Adjective

Beers from every corner of the globe snagged World’s Best titles in categories that run the gamut—from classic pilsners and hearty bocks to dark-as-night schwarzbier, easygoing helles and even light lagers.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Beach House Motel & Suites Part of the appeal of Oak Island is its easygoing nature.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of easygoing

Adjective

The Water element is intuitive and receptive, making Scorpio’s Fixed waters polarizing, penetrating and all-seeing.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Some are ideologically conservative and unlikely to support Raman, while others backed Pratt because of dissatisfaction with the political establishment and could be receptive to a challenger.

— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of receptive

Adjective

Similarly, Roderick Crooks has demonstrated that Ed Tech’s algorithmic systems are not race-neutral.

— Kaliris Salas-Ramirez, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

Expect a calm palette of neutrals and soft blues, metallic accents, and plenty of natural light, with views either west toward the mountains and desert or north up the Strip.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The extra five minutes spent adjusting a pillow so the incision is protected, the calm explanation of what the next day will look like, the quiet competence that makes a terrifying situation feel manageable—these moments stick.

— Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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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