Unprejudiced: meaning, definitions and examples

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unprejudiced

 

[ ʌnˈprɛdʒədɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in discussions

Not influenced by prejudice; fair and impartial.

Synonyms

fair, impartial, neutral, unbiased.

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Word Description / Examples
unprejudiced

Used when emphasizing that someone does not hold preformed opinions or biases. It often applies to someone who evaluates situations or individuals equally.

  • The unprejudiced teacher treated all her students with the same respect, regardless of their backgrounds
impartial

Typically used in formal contexts, especially where an official or judge is expected to be unbiased. It stresses the absence of partiality.

  • The impartial judge listened to both sides of the argument before making a decision
  • Journalists should remain impartial while reporting news
unbiased

Usage is common in contexts where objectivity is crucial, such as research, reporting, or analysis. It denotes a lack of bias.

  • The researcher provided an unbiased analysis of the data
  • Judges must be unbiased to ensure fairness
neutral

Often used in contexts where someone or something does not take sides. It can be applied to conflicts, opinions, or even colors.

  • Switzerland is known for being a neutral country
  • His opinion remains neutral on the subject
fair

Commonly used in everyday situations to describe someone or something that is just and follows the rules. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

  • It was a fair decision to split the prize money equally between the winners
  • She is known for being fair and just

Examples of usage

  • He tried to remain unprejudiced in his analysis of the situation.
  • Her unprejudiced approach to the topic allowed for a productive conversation.
  • The committee members were asked to provide unprejudiced feedback on the proposal.
  • Being unprejudiced is essential in making unbiased decisions.
  • It is important to have an unprejudiced perspective when dealing with complex issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "unprejudiced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imparcial

🇮🇳 निष्पक्ष

🇩🇪 unvoreingenommen

🇮🇩 tidak berpihak

🇺🇦 неупереджений

🇵🇱 bezstronny

🇯🇵 偏見のない

🇫🇷 impartial

🇪🇸 imparcial

🇹🇷 tarafsız

🇰🇷 편견 없는

🇸🇦 غير متحيز

🇨🇿 nestranný

🇸🇰 nestranný

🇨🇳 无偏见的

🇸🇮 nepristranski

🇮🇸 óhlutdrægur

🇰🇿 бейтарап

🇬🇪 მიუკერძოებელი

🇦🇿 qərəzsiz

🇲🇽 imparcial

Etymology

The word 'unprejudiced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'prejudiced', which comes from the Latin 'praejudicium', meaning 'a judgment formed in advance'. The concept of being unprejudiced has been valued throughout history, as it emphasizes the importance of fairness and impartiality in decision-making and interactions.

See also: prejudiced, prejudicial, prejudicially.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,750, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.