impartially
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Definition
Adverb: In a manner that is fair, unbiased, and not favoring one side, person, or group more than another; without prejudice.
Usage
The adverb "impartially" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done in a fair and just way, without showing favoritism or allowing personal feelings to influence judgment. It is commonly used in formal, legal, journalistic, and academic contexts.
Examples
- The judge must evaluate the evidence impartially.
- The news report covered the political debate impartially, giving equal time to both candidates.
- As a referee, you are expected to enforce the rules impartially for both teams.
- The committee will review all applications impartially based on the published criteria.
Advanced Usage
- "To act impartially": This is a common collocation emphasizing the performance of a duty or role with fairness.
- The ombudsman's role is to act impartially in resolving disputes.
- "To view something impartially": This phrase suggests considering a situation or information without personal bias.
- It is difficult to view your own work impartially.
Variants and Related Words
- Impartial (adjective): Fair and unbiased.
- An impartial observer.
- Impartiality (noun): The quality of being impartial.
- The impartiality of the process is crucial.
Synonyms
- Fairly
- Equitably
- Justly
- Even-handedly
- Dispassionately
- Objectively
Antonyms
- Partially
- Biasedly
- Unfairly
- Prejudicially
Adverb
- in an impartial manner
- he smiled at them both impartially