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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 Known for its efforts in providing unbiased coverage of American politics — due to its lack of commentary, analysis or filter — C-SPAN is widely regarded as a truly neutral news source. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 That process is led by a medical professional who is supposed to make an unbiased decision. Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 Approaches should be used to establish unbiased, objective, fair districts, such as excluding party affiliation, race, and national origin from criteria. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025 Hamlin gave an unbiased assessment, stating that Hill should have lifted off the gas instead of taking out McDowell. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • For a longer journey, Johnson is impartial to his Osprey Aether pack for its airscape back panels, floating lids, and signature Fit on the Fly adjustments.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Our department is committed to a thorough and impartial review.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Civil rights leaders criticized the federal government at the time for failing to prioritize equitable access in communities of color.
    Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
  • These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • If there’s still a coffee mark, mix powder laundry detergent with equal parts water and white vinegar to make a paste.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Though The Blackening is laugh-out-loud funny, its sharp writing makes for equal parts horror and humor, rarely letting its tension rest for a second.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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