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 Aily’s agent, Anghelina said, lends an unbiased view on where opportunities and risks of a business lie. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 All hearings and appeals of this nature should be documented, and directors should use their reasonable and unbiased judgements when considering limited variances. Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 The judge’s role is to be impartial, fair and unbiased to all parties involved. Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 5 May 2026 Arts journalism encompasses unbiased reporting of arts news and events but also can include arts criticism, which claims a history reaching back to the writings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • This was upsetting to the Mainers who’d hoped that the people sent to the convention would be impartial.
    Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • Argentina followers found the more official watch party at Centennial Park too um … impartial … for their tastes and moved their festivities a few blocks east.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • On a mission to build a more equitable food system, Kanbe’s Market is taking items typically thrown out and making them into accessible, affordable meals for families.
    Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Creating new powerful unions for the 21st century Direct payouts might not be the only way to achieve a more equitable data sourcing process, however.
    Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • End Wokeness posted a similar critique, arguing the footage conflicted with Hostin's previous public comments about equal treatment under the law.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • But declining volumes and rising capital expenditure meant the stock is close to peak value while rising merger and acquisition (M&A) risk means retention of an equal-weight (hold) investment recommendation.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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