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Impartial Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：unbiased (impartial)
impartial
/ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
adj.
Treating everyone equally without favoritism; being fair and just like a good referee.
unbiased
➕
/ʌnˈbaɪəst/
adj.
Treating all people or sides equally without favoritism; being fair and just.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Prefix 'im-' (not) + 'partial' (biased), meaning not favoring one side.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of an impartial judge balancing scales: 'I'm partial' reversed = not taking sides.
📖 Example
The judge was praised for being impartial during the difficult trial, listening carefully to both sides.
The judge was praised for being impartial during the difficult trial, listening carefully to both sides.
🔗 Collocations
impartial judgment – a ruling or decision that is fair and not influenced by personal feelings
impartial observer – a person who watches an event without taking sides or showing favoritism
impartial decision – a conclusion reached without bias or prejudice
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
impartially (adv.) – in a fair and unbiased manner
impartiality (n.) – the quality of being fair and unbiased
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'impartialis' (in- not + partialis partial). Used in legal contexts for judges and juries showing no bias, and in journalism for neutral reporting.
Meaning 2：neutral (impartial)
impartial
/ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
adj.
Not taking sides in a disagreement or conflict; remaining neutral like a third-party observer.
neutral
➕
/ˈnuːtrəl/
adj.
Not supporting any side in a conflict or argument; remaining objective.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
As a news reporter, she provided an impartial account of the political debate, simply presenting the facts.
As a news reporter, she provided an impartial account of the political debate, simply presenting the facts.
🔗 Collocations
impartial report – a news or factual account that does not favor any side
impartial mediator – a person who helps resolve a dispute without taking sides
impartial perspective – a viewpoint that is free from personal bias
🔄 Synonyms
neutral (adj.) – not aligning with or supporting any side
objective (adj.) – based on facts rather than feelings or opinions
nonpartisan (adj.) – not biased toward any political party or group
🚫 Antonyms
biased (adj.) – showing an unfair preference for one side
partial (adj.) – favoring one side unfairly
subjective (adj.) – influenced by personal feelings or opinions
🌱 Derivatives
impartially (adv.) – in a neutral and unbiased manner
impartiality (n.) – the state of being neutral and fair
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