impartial

im·par·tial

adj \(ˌ)im-ˈpär-shəl\

Definition of IMPARTIAL

: not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally

— im·par·tial·i·ty \-ˌpär-shē-ˈa-lə-tē, -ˌpär-ˈsha-\ noun

— im·par·tial·ly \-ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of IMPARTIAL

1. an impartial analysis of the case
2. <an impartial evaluation of the job applicant's qualifications that does not consider age, gender, or race>

First Known Use of IMPARTIAL

1587

Related to IMPARTIAL

Synonyms: candid, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, indifferent, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced

Antonyms: biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust

Related Words: frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward; balanced, rational, reasonable

Near Antonyms: deceitful, deceptive, dishonest; arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable; jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic; colored, distorted, warped

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Rhymes with IMPARTIAL

court-martial, earl marshal, field marshal, grand marshal, sky marshal