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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 public media funding model is the best for unbiased news! Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 May 2025 Frequent recognition and unbiased performance calibration are also key to supporting servant leaders. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 That is, if your organization is truly committed to a fair and unbiased conclusion. Dennis Warren, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025 Regular audits, incorporating diverse training datasets and applying fairness metrics, can ensure models remain unbiased and ethical. Naveen Edapurath Vijayan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbiased
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbiased
Adjective
  • India blamed Pakistan for backing the attackers, while Islamabad denied involvement and called for an impartial international investigation.
    Zia ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • They were asked to fill out questionnaires gauging their familiarity with the case and ability to be fair and impartial.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
  • In the first few years, the unequal access to vaccines was one of the biggest challenges, with one study finding that up to half the COVID-19 deaths in many lower income countries could have been avoided with a more equitable supply of vaccines.
    Simon Williams, Time, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
  • Still, the overall vibe in Capital One Arena was laced with equal parts sadness and optimism, and that made sense.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 17 May 2025

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“Unbiased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbiased. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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