adjective

impartial

impartial, unbiased, neutral, fair

A judge must be impartial.

A judge must be impartial.

We need an impartial observer for the talks.

We need an impartial observer for the talks.

((to be)) impartial to be fair and not take sides A judge must be impartial.

Synonyms: unbiased, neutral, objective, fair; Antonyms: biased, partial, prejudiced

From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'partial' (favoring one side). Literally means 'not partial' or 'not taking sides'.

Think of 'I'm partial' as meaning you have a preference or favor one side. 'Impartial' is the direct opposite: having no preference.

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