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tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly
A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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Recent Examples of nonjudgmental
What actually helps, Kushner said, is nonjudgmental, compassionate support—exactly like what this boss provided.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Our findings reinforce what many LGBTQ+ patients already know – nonjudgmental and competent care is not a luxury, but a public health necessity.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
Establish open, nonjudgmental communication If a teen makes a mistake behind the wheel, Keshri says to remain calm and engage in conversation with them at eye level.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 8 May 2025
Dedicate time and resources for employees to explore AI tools in a low-stakes, nonjudgmental setting.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Our findings reinforce what many LGBTQ+ patients already know – nonjudgmental and competent care is not a luxury, but a public health necessity.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
Establish open, nonjudgmental communication If a teen makes a mistake behind the wheel, Keshri says to remain calm and engage in conversation with them at eye level.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 8 May 2025
Dedicate time and resources for employees to explore AI tools in a low-stakes, nonjudgmental setting.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
Adjective
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The layout also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, while the open living room has room for a sofa, TV stand, bookcase, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once again, Attorney General Bonta has failed to perform his fiduciary duty of providing fair and impartial information to the voters.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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Primus said in his tenure the STB always strove to be impartial and apolitical.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, the plants are not frost-tolerant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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This drought-tolerant grass grows over 3 feet tall in clumps.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Compared with Let’s Move’s easygoing recommendations—children should get at least one hour of physical activity each day, and everyone should drink one more glass of water—MAHA is also considerably more macho.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
1 Sep. 2025
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Going into this Mississippi State recruitment with Mamie, things felt more easygoing from the start.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Was Kansas City just as receptive?—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Vidovic related the RedHawks have been receptive to Hannah, and Dowling enthusiastically confirmed that statement.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cleaning solution—Use a mild, pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hill stayed calm, recovering from the blunder and finding an open lane for an 80-yard touchdown.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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All of these things can soften poop and move it through your system more smoothly—which helps keep those nearby blood vessels calm and cool.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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