Impartial

/ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not favoring one side over another; unbiased.

The judge made an impartial decision based on the evidence presented.

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair.

An impartial referee is essential for a fair game.

Not prejudiced; disinterested.

The committee aimed to provide impartial recommendations for the project.

Free from favoritism or bias.

Her impartial analysis of the survey results earned her the respect of her peers.

Early 15th century from Old French 'impartial', from Latin 'impartialem' (from in- 'not' + participial stem of 'partire' 'to divide').

impartial advice

Advice given without bias or favoritism.

impartial review

A review that is fair and considers all aspects evenly.

impartial mediator

A mediator who does not take sides.

bias

A tendency to favor one side over another.

neutrality

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict.

fairness

The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination.

On the level

He always gives on the level feedback, he's very impartial.

Straight shooter

You can trust her opinions; she's a real straight shooter, very impartial.