Impartialness: meaning, definitions and examples
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impartialness
[ ɪmˈpɑːrʃəlnəs ]
in decision making
The quality or state of being impartial; fairness.
Synonyms
fairness, justice, neutrality, objectivity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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impartialness |
Used often in formal contexts to describe the quality of not being biased or favoring any side. It emphasizes a neutral stance.
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fairness |
Commonly used in everyday situations to denote treating people equally and without favoritism. It can apply to many different contexts such as work, school, or games.
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neutrality |
Applicable in contexts where it is important not to take sides, often used in political, diplomatic, or conflict-related settings.
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objectivity |
Frequently used in contexts that require factual, unbiased observation or reporting, such as journalism, science, and research.
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justice |
Used in more serious and formal contexts where it refers to the administration of law and the maintenance of what is right. It often has a strong moral component.
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Examples of usage
- Her impartialness in making decisions earned her the respect of her colleagues.
- The judge's impartialness ensured a fair trial for all parties involved.
Translations
Translations of the word "impartialness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imparcialidade
🇮🇳 निष्पक्षता
🇩🇪 Unparteilichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakberpihakan
🇺🇦 неупередженість
🇵🇱 bezstronność
🇯🇵 公平性
🇫🇷 impartialité
🇪🇸 imparcialidad
🇹🇷 tarafsızlık
🇰🇷 공정성
🇸🇦 الحياد
🇨🇿 nestrannost
🇸🇰 nestrannosť
🇨🇳 公正
🇸🇮 nepristranskost
🇮🇸 hlutleysi
🇰🇿 бейтараптық
🇬🇪 მიუკერძოებლობა
🇦🇿 qərəzsizlik
🇲🇽 imparcialidad
Etymology
The word 'impartialness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'partial' meaning 'biased'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century during a time when the concept of fairness and neutrality was gaining importance in legal and ethical discussions.
See also: impartiality, impartially.