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Unprejudiced

adj.thoughtful, kindformal

What it means

Not influenced by an unfair preconception about a person, group, or question.

Reach for it when Praising judgment that considers evidence without bias or hostility.

An unprejudiced panel reviewed names only after scoring the work.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    open-minded

    new evidence and people receive a hearing

    not when can coexist with unexamined prejudice

  • warm

    fair-minded

    the person sincerely tries to judge justly

    not when good intent may not remove hidden bias

  • warm

    nonjudgmental

    someone receives another without quick condemnation

    not when not appropriate where evaluation is required

  • professional

    objective

    stated evidence guides the assessment

    not when complete objectivity may be impossible

  • professional

    unbiased

    judgment is free from systematic preference

    not when covers sources of bias beyond social prejudice

  • formal

    impartial

    a decision-maker favors no side

    not when neutrality does not guarantee freedom from stereotypes

Said against

3
  • prejudiced
  • biased
  • bigoted

It naturally appears in

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  • unprejudiced view

    Travel and listening gave him a more unprejudiced view.

  • unprejudiced observer

    An unprejudiced observer documented both groups' use of the path.

  • open and unprejudiced

    The chair kept the hearing open and unprejudiced.

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