unbiased
UK: ʌnˈbaɪəst | US: ʌnˈbaɪəst
adj. free from bias or prejudice; impartial
adj. not favoring one side or party more than another
unbiased = un<not> + bias<inclination> + ed<adjective suffix>
- un: A prefix meaning "not," derived from Old English un-, used to negate the root.
- bias: From Old French biais ("slant, oblique"), originally meaning "a slanting line," later evolving to mean "prejudice" in English.
- ed: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word unbiased emerged in the 17th century by combining the negative prefix un- with bias, which originally referred to a diagonal line in tailoring but shifted metaphorically to mean "partiality." The suffix -ed solidifies its adjectival form, creating a term for impartiality. The evolution reflects a logical progression from literal slanting to figurative fairness.
The journalist provided an unbiased report on the election.
An unbiased jury is essential for a fair trial.
She strives to remain unbiased when evaluating student performance.
The study was conducted in an unbiased manner to ensure accuracy.
His unbiased opinion helped resolve the conflict peacefully.