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 The West Virginia and Washington initiatives are part of the federally funded State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free, unbiased help navigating Medicare. Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026 This release should end the public perception of him as some unbiased source of truth. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 According to the company, thousands of Americans have already completed free retirement income assessments on the platform, reflecting how hungry this demographic is for accessible, unbiased financial tools. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • Judge Debra McCaslin ruled last month that the retrial cannot take place anywhere in the 14th Circuit, finding that Murdaugh would be unable to receive a fair and impartial trial in Colleton County, where the original trial occurred.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The state attorney in Tallahassee must file criminal charges against all involved in this public fraud and fiasco, if the scales of justice are truly impartial.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Technology can accelerate data modeling, but human governance determines whether those decisions remain equitable, logical and defensible.
    Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Reinstating a military draft would ensure a more equitable distribution of national defense responsibilities.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • At the time, NBA commissioner Adam Silver declared the change was intended to signal that the WNBA held equal stature with other major professional leagues.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Australia Prime Minister $448,819 A$239,270 parliamentary base plus a PM supplement equal to 160% of base.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

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

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