Evenhanded: meaning, definitions and examples
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evenhanded
[ ˈiːvənˌhændəd ]
fair treatment
Evenhanded refers to treating all sides or parties fairly and impartially without favoritism or bias. It is often used in contexts where fairness is crucial, such as in legal discussions, conflict resolution, or when evaluating opinions and decisions.
Synonyms
equitable, fair, impartial, unbiased.
Examples of usage
- The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to all cases.
- In negotiations, an evenhanded mediator can help reach a fair agreement.
- The article provided an evenhanded view of the controversial issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "evenhanded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imparcial
🇮🇳 निष्पक्ष
🇩🇪 unparteiisch
🇮🇩 netral
🇺🇦 неупереджений
🇵🇱 bezstronny
🇯🇵 公平な
🇫🇷 impartiale
🇪🇸 imparcial
🇹🇷 tarafsız
🇰🇷 공정한
🇸🇦 غير متحيز
🇨🇿 nepř偏ný
🇸🇰 nepr偏ný
🇨🇳 公正的
🇸🇮 nepristranski
🇮🇸 hlutlaust
🇰🇿 бейтарап
🇬🇪 აუტანზი
🇦🇿 neytral
🇲🇽 imparcial
Etymology
The word evenhanded is believed to have originated in the late 18th century, combining 'even' and 'handed'. The term 'even' itself traces back to Old English 'efen', meaning level, equal, or uniform. The idea of having an even hand signifies balance and equality, which is crucial in discussions surrounding fairness and justice. 'Hand' in this context implies the act of handling or dealing with issues. Over time, 'evenhanded' has been used in various fields, including law, journalism, and diplomacy, to describe fair and unbiased treatment of all parties involved.