unprejudiced
/ʌn'predʤudist/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Free from bias or preconceived opinions: Not influenced by unfair personal feelings or judgments; able to make fair and objective decisions. 2. Impartial and objective: Characterized by a fair and balanced consideration of facts without favoritism.
Usage
The adjective "unprejudiced" describes a person, judgment, or viewpoint that is fair and not influenced by prior bias. It is a formal term often used in contexts requiring objectivity, such as science, law, or journalism. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an unprejudiced observer) or follows a linking verb (e.g., The report was unprejudiced). - It describes a quality of being open-minded and neutral.
Examples
- The committee requires an unprejudiced evaluation of all applications.
- It is difficult to find a completely unprejudiced jury for such a high-profile case.
- Her analysis was praised for being thorough and unprejudiced.
- To be a good scientist, one must strive to maintain an unprejudiced mind.
Advanced Usage
- "unprejudiced eye/mind/view": A common collocation emphasizing the quality of observing or thinking without bias.
- He examined the evidence with an unprejudiced eye.
- Used in formal or academic writing to denote ideal objectivity.
Variants and Related Words
- Unprejudicedly (adverb): In an unprejudiced manner.
- The judge listened unprejudicedly to both sides.
- Unbiased (adjective): Very similar in meaning, often used interchangeably, though "unbiased" is more common in everyday language.
- Impartial (adjective): Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair.
- Objective (adjective): Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts; unbiased.
Synonyms
- Impartial
- Unbiased
- Objective
- Dispassionate
- Neutral
- Fair-minded
- Open-minded
Antonyms
- Prejudiced
- Biased
- Partial
- Subjective
- Discriminatory
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Free from prejudice": A phrase that is a direct synonym for the core meaning of "unprejudiced."
- "Without preconceptions": Describes an approach that does not have predetermined ideas, closely related to being unprejudiced.
Adjective
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free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
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an unprejudiced appraisal of the pros and cons
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the impartial eye of a scientist
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