Definition

1. 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

1. not opinionated