fair-minded
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- fair-mindedness noun
Etymology
Origin of fair-minded
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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"Hellerstein possesses a well-deserved reputation for seeking to do justice in every case and for being independent and fair-minded," said law professor Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Perhaps in some distant golden era the BBC was fair-minded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
In an attempt to seem fair-minded, he even acknowledged that America is not perfect.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025
The legal test to qualify for jury duty is whether one can make fair-minded determinations based solely on the evidence presented in court.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024
The abuse of civil liberties brought about by the Palmer Raids ultimately shocked fair-minded citizens.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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