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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 Employers must also make sure that workplace policies, such as how duties are assigned and how pay is set, are fair and unbiased. Deborah Widiss, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025 Oresme was an interesting figure, not only for his merit as a scholar and philosopher, but because of his unbiased approach to topics, particularly those involving the church. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Over time, as AI tools became more integrated into our daily workflows—think live financial reporting or even inviting AI agents to meetings (remember AI doesn’t have a career at stake) to provide unbiased summaries—employee trust grew, and skepticism diminished. Paul Hudson, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Guterres also announced that nominations were now open for candidates to join the new International Independent Scientific Panel on AI, designed to provide impartial scientific evidence on the impacts of the technology.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Others wrung riches from the network; Berners-Lee assumed the mantle of moral authority, fighting to safeguard the web’s openness and promote equitable access.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The spirit of giving may not be the first ghost that comes to mind when Halloween comes around, but these neighborhood organizations are asking for donations to make Halloween fun and equitable for local youth.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And will that move just equal deck chairs on the Titanic?
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Many products claim to fade wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, but claims don’t always equal results.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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