impartial

[ im-pahr-shuhl ]

adjective

1. not partial or biased; fair; just:

   an impartial judge.

   Synonyms: equitable, unprejudiced, unbiased

   Antonyms: biased

impartial

/ ɪmˈpɑːʃəl /

adjective

1. not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased

Derived Forms

• imˌpartiˈality, noun
• imˈpartially, adverb

Other Words From

• im·par·ti·al·i·ty [im-pahr-shee-, al, -i-tee], im·par·tial·ness noun
• im·par·tial·ly adverb
• pseu·do·im·par·tial adjective
• qua·si-im·par·tial adjective
• un·im·par·tial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of impartial¹

First recorded in 1585–95; im- ² + partial

Synonym Study

See fair ¹.

Example Sentences

“Our platform is open, independent and impartial. Anyone can leave a review, so long as it’s based on a genuine experience.”

From BBC

As Webb has been at pains to point out, referees are human – but they must also be impartial and professional.

From BBC

"An external investigation is therefore being pursued in order to ensure a fully independent, impartial and fair process," she said.

From BBC

She said she would always remain impartial.

From BBC

The district’s Academic Senate is demanding the district improve efforts to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination by conducting timely and impartial investigations, and taking disciplinary actions if violations are found.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• candid
• detached
• disinterested
• dispassionate
• equitable
• evenhanded
• fair
• fair-minded
• neutral
• nonpartisan
• objective
• open-minded
• unbiased
• unprejudiced