unbiased
/'ʌn'baiəst/ Cách viết khác : (unbiassed) /'ʌn'baiəst/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Without bias; impartial: Characterized by a fair and objective approach, free from prejudice or favoritism.
- Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions: Based on facts and evidence rather than subjective judgment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The journalist provided an unbiased report on the election. (The journalist's report was fair and showed no favoritism.)
- We need an unbiased opinion to settle this argument. (We need a judgment that is not influenced by personal feelings.)
- The study was conducted in an unbiased manner. (The research was carried out impartially.)
Advanced Usage
- "To remain unbiased": To continue to be impartial, especially in a situation where bias is a risk.
- The judge must remain unbiased throughout the trial.
- "Unbiased towards/against": Showing no particular favor or disfavor for something or someone.
- The new policy is unbiased towards any particular group.
Variants and Related Words
- Unbias (verb, rare/archaic): To free from bias. (e.g., )
- Unbiasedness (noun): The quality or state of being unbiased. (e.g., )
- Biased (adjective): The opposite of unbiased; showing prejudice for or against someone or something.
Synonyms
- Impartial: Treating all rivals or disputants equally.
- Fair: In accordance with the rules or standards; without cheating or injustice.
- Objective: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts.
- Neutral: Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.
- Dispassionate: Not influenced by strong emotion; calm and rational.
Antonyms
- Biased: Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
- Partial: Favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased.
- Prejudiced: Having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; bigoted.
- Subjective: Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Without fear or favor": Acting impartially, without being influenced by intimidation or preference. (This phrase is conceptually related to being unbiased.)
- The committee must operate without fear or favor.
- "A level playing field": A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance; this concept requires unbiased conditions.
- The new regulations aim to create a level playing field for all companies.
Adjective
- without bias
- characterized by a lack of partiality
- a properly indifferent jury
- an unbiasgoted account of her family problems