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

The space is also open for afternoon tea and dinner– though a reservation is recommended.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Director Park Hyeon-seok’s statements on the subject were similarly open.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Countries that try to stay impartial in international disputes are having a tough go these days.

— The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of impartial

Adjective

Its bright instrumentation and warm, easygoing rhythm make the track an uplifting addition with an unmistakable sense of place.

— qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of easygoing

Adjective

As Pate explains - seemingly every week - the JP Poll power rates teams based on whether or not they would be favored over another team on a neutral field according to oddsmakers in Vegas.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
These could include neutral-atom systems and superconducting qubits paired with transducers that convert microwave signals into light.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

An oasis of calm, this colonial low-rise near Connaught Place is one of the city's best bets for location, charm, and style.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
According to Hall, topical PDRN can still hydrate skin, reduce inflammation and support natural repair processes, helping the complexion appear calmer and more comfortable.

— Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 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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