unbigoted
/'ʌn'baind/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not bigoted; free from prejudice or intolerance: Describes a person, attitude, or viewpoint that is not obstinately or unreasonably attached to a particular belief, opinion, or group, and is open to different ideas and people.
Usage
- The adjective "unbigoted" is used to describe a state of being free from bias. It is a formal term often found in discussions about social attitudes, ethics, or character analysis.
- It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an unbigoted view) or follows a linking verb like "be" or "seem" (e.g., His analysis was remarkably unbigoted).
Examples
- As an adjective:
- The committee sought an unbigoted individual to lead the diversity initiative.
- Her unbigoted approach to the debate earned her widespread respect.
- It is essential for a judge to remain unbigoted.
Advanced Usage
- "Unbigoted" vs. "Tolerant": While similar, "unbigoted" specifically implies an absence of the negative, fixed preconceptions characteristic of bigotry. "Tolerant" can sometimes imply merely allowing something to exist despite personal disapproval, whereas "unbigoted" suggests a more fundamental lack of such prejudiced disapproval.
- In academic/social discourse: The term is often used in critiques or analyses of social policies, historical figures, or ideological systems.
- The historian presented an unbigoted account of the cultural conflict.
Variants and Related Words
- Bigoted (adj): Obstinately convinced of the superiority of one's own opinions and prejudiced against those who hold different opinions. (Antonym of "unbigoted").
- Unprejudiced (adj): Not having or showing prejudice; impartial. (A close synonym).
- Impartial (adj): Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
Synonyms
- Impartial
- Unprejudiced
- Open-minded
- Fair-minded
- Unbiased
Antonyms
- Bigoted
- Prejudiced
- Biased
- Intolerant
- Partisan
Related Phrases/Idioms
(Note: "Unbigoted" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. The concept is more frequently expressed through phrases using its synonyms.) - To be free from prejudice: A phrase describing the same state as being unbigoted. - The jury must be free from prejudice. - To give someone a fair hearing: To listen to someone's case without prejudice. - The new policy ensures every applicant gets a fair hearing.
Adjective
- not opinionated