Definition of unbiasednext

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How does the adjective unbiased contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of unbiased are dispassionate, equitable, fair, impartial, just, and objective. While all these words mean "free from favor toward either or any side," unbiased implies even more strongly an absence of all prejudice.

your unbiased opinion

When is dispassionate a more appropriate choice than unbiased?

The words dispassionate and unbiased can be used in similar contexts, but dispassionate suggests freedom from the influence of strong feeling and often implies cool or even cold judgment.

a dispassionate summation of the facts

How do equitable and just relate to one another, in the sense of unbiased?

Equitable implies a less rigorous standard than just and usually suggests equal treatment of all concerned.

the equitable distribution of the property

In what contexts can fair take the place of unbiased?

Although the words fair and unbiased have much in common, fair implies a proper balance of conflicting interests.

a fair decision

When might impartial be a better fit than unbiased?

While in some cases nearly identical to unbiased, impartial stresses an absence of favor or prejudice.

an impartial third party

When could just be used to replace unbiased?

In some situations, the words just and unbiased are roughly equivalent. However, just implies an exact following of a standard of what is right and proper.

a just settlement of territorial claims

Where would objective be a reasonable alternative to unbiased?

The meanings of objective and unbiased largely overlap; however, objective stresses a tendency to view events or persons as apart from oneself and one's own interest or feelings.

I can't be objective about my own child

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unbiased Inherent to our mission of empowering communities, we are dedicated to delivering essential and trusted content with a commitment to unbiased journalism. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026 This would allow space for mourning the deceased woman, an unbiased independent investigation of the fatal shooting in partnership with the state and federal law enforcement and prosecutors, and community dialogue without the presence of an armed federal force. Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026 Kevin DeLuca, an assistant professor of political science at Yale University who has researched pink slime websites, conducted an experiment that showed subjects both real unbiased news sites and others produced by Metric Media. Colin Lecher, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 The Tribune owes 9th District readers a much better, unbiased article on their candidates for the upcoming primary and a much better discussion of the power of the anti-Israel organizations and other funding organizations relevant to this race. Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • Can anybody be entirely impartial when reviewing Melania?
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Instead of offering condolences or urging patience while an impartial probe runs its course, their push to preemptively exonerate the agents undermined an otherwise rigorous process meant to judge the use of lethal force according to the standards law enforcement is expected to uphold.
    Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Health care should be effective, safe, people-centered, timely, equitable, integrated, efficient as well as affordable — not dependent on employment status or political swings.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The council also concluded that, if there was interest in exceeding the 10-week limit, playhouse officials and the city manager could work out an arrangement that would be equitable for all.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • When looking at Mound, Richardson, Lanana, for example, a viewer can focus on how it is divided into three equal parts from left to right, or on its alternating light-and-dark grid of diamonds, or on the smallest, 9-by-9 grid of stitched squares.
    Benjamin Lima Special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Women deserve an equal playing field.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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