Impartialness: meaning, definitions and examples

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impartialness

 

[ ɪmˈpɑːrʃəlnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in decision making

The quality or state of being impartial; fairness.

Synonyms

fairness, justice, neutrality, objectivity.

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Word Description / Examples
impartialness

Used often in formal contexts to describe the quality of not being biased or favoring any side. It emphasizes a neutral stance.

  • The judge's impartialness was evident in the trial outcomes.
  • Impartialness is vital for maintaining trust in the legal system.
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.

  • The teacher's fairness ensured that all students had an equal chance to succeed.
  • Everyone appreciated his fairness during the team selection.
neutrality

Applicable in contexts where it is important not to take sides, often used in political, diplomatic, or conflict-related settings.

  • The country maintained its neutrality during the conflict.
  • Neutrality in reporting ensures that news remains unbiased.
objectivity

Frequently used in contexts that require factual, unbiased observation or reporting, such as journalism, science, and research.

  • The scientific study was praised for its objectivity.
  • Maintaining objectivity is crucial for investigative journalism.
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.

  • The family sought justice for the victim.
  • Social justice is a major concern in today's society.

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.