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

"We’re sometimes faced with allegations of crime where people have strong opposing views. That’s why we work so hard to remain impartial and to investigate allegations, regardless of where they might lead."

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

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

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

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Shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt has previously accused the OBR of failing to act in a "politically impartial manner" by releasing its findings on Budget day.

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Related Words

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