WordValeimpartial
treating all sides equally; unbiased
treating all sides equally
In more detail
not favoring one side more than another; treating all people or groups equally and fairly
Examples
- The judge must remain impartial and consider both sides of the case equally.
How to use impartial
Impartial emphasizes not favoring one side over another, often used in formal or official contexts such as journalism, law, and governance. It suggests both the absence of bias and the ability to see all perspectives fairly. Unlike neutral, which can be passive or uninvolved, impartial implies active fairness and careful consideration of all parties.
Common phrases
- impartial observer
- impartial judgment
- impartial referee
- remain impartial
- impartial assessment
Synonyms
unbiased · neutral · fair · objective · disinterested
Opposites
biased · partial · prejudiced
Word family
impartiality (noun) · impartially (adverb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse impartial with disinterested; while related, disinterested means having no personal stake or interest in the outcome, whereas impartial simply means treating all sides fairly regardless of personal investment.
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