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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 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 That means there's no unbiased verdict on whether monitoring software meaningfully reduces harm or improves safety, which leaves school officials relying on the word of company vendors — and the companies have proved persuasive. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • Once again, Attorney General Bonta has failed to perform his fiduciary duty of providing fair and impartial information to the voters.
    Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Primus said in his tenure the STB always strove to be impartial and apolitical.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • With the actress as the first spokesperson, the program will give women equitable access to menopause support and resources in hopes of ending the stigma surrounding the pivotal stage of life.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Their guidance offers a path to practices that are equitable, competitive and fiscally responsible.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The New York Federal Reserve’s measure of Global Supply Chain Pressure showed that July’s level of stress decreased, and is approximately now equal to the long-term average.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The rollbacks apply to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which often help people of color, LGBTQ students and low-income residents have equal access to educational opportunities.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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