adjective

impartial

impartial, unbiased, neutral

A judge must be impartial.

A judge must be impartial.

We need an impartial observer for the debate.

We need an impartial observer for the debate.

to be impartial ((in sth.)) A judge must be impartial in their decisions.

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

From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'partial' (favouring one side). Literally 'not favouring one side'.

Think of 'I'm partial to...' meaning you have a preference. 'Impartial' is the opposite, having no preference.

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