If you describe someone or something as unbiased, you mean they are fair and not likely to support one particular person or group involved in something.
There is no clear and unbiased information available for consumers.
The researchers were expected to be unbiased.
...an unbiased jury.
Synonyms: fair, just, objective, neutral More Synonyms of unbiased
unbiased in British English
or unbiassed (ʌnˈbaɪəst)
adjective
1.
having no bias or prejudice; fair or impartial
2. statistics
a.
(of a sample) not affected by any extraneous factors, conflated variables, or selectivity which influence its distribution; random
b.
(of an estimator) having an expected value equal to the parameter being estimated; having zero bias
c. Also called: discriminatory
(of a significance test) having a power greater than the predetermined significance level
Derived forms
unbiasedly (unˈbiasedly) or unbiassedly (unˈbiassedly)
adverb
unbiasedness (unˈbiasedness) or unbiassedness (unˈbiassedness)
noun
unbiased in American English
(ʌnˈbaɪəst) or unˈbiassed (ʌnˈbaɪəst)
adjective
without bias or prejudice; objective; impartial
SIMILAR WORDS: fair
Examples of 'unbiased' in a sentence
unbiased
He raised millions for good causes and deserves a fair and unbiased investigation.
The Sun (2012)
They give pure unbiased advice as they want the best for us.
The Sun (2013)
According to independent financial advice site unbiased.
The Sun (2012)
It means to be unbiased by personal advantage.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Seeing a bereavement counsellor would give her an unbiased and confidential outlet.
The Sun (2012)
Scores of jurors were quickly dismissed yesterday as the judge tackled the daunting task of finding an unbiased jury.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
While claiming to give unbiased information to consumers, the sites inevitably face conflicts of interest.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Hence our new, more direct approach offering unbiased advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
As the name suggests, they offer unbiased advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is by no means an unbiased book, which makes it a delight to dip into casually.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But because that case was aired in advance of the trial, it became difficult to find an unbiased jury.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Were questions clear and unbiased?
Christianity Today (2000)
They derive all their income from product providers, which presents a huge conflict of interest in trying to provide unbiased information.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Good for unbiased opinions on, say, a gadget you might buy.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I, in my completely unbiased opinion, think he certainly did that.
The Sun (2008)
(adjective)
Definition
not having or showing prejudice or favouritism
The researchers were expected to be unbiased.
Synonyms
fair
I wanted them to get a fair deal.
just
She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.
objective
I would like your objective opinion on this.
neutral
Those who had decided to remain neutral now found themselves forced to take sides.
open-minded
I have always been open-minded about politics.
equitable
the equitable distribution of social wealth
impartial
They offer impartial advice, guidance and information to students.
disinterested
Scientists are expected to be impartial and disinterested.
even-handed
The administration wants to ensure the meetings appear even-handed.
dispassionate
We try to be dispassionate about the cases we bring.
unprejudiced
There must be a few honest and unprejudiced lawyers around.
Opposites
unfair
,
prejudiced
,
biased
,
partial
,
slanted
,
unjust
,
bigoted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of disinterested
Definition
free from bias
Scientists are expected to be impartial and disinterested.
Synonyms
impartial,
objective,
neutral,
detached,
equitable,
impersonal,
unbiased,
even-handed,
unselfish,
uninvolved,
unprejudiced,
free from self-interest
in the sense of dispassionate
Definition
not influenced by emotion
We try to be dispassionate about the cases we bring.
Synonyms
objective,
fair,
neutral,
detached,
indifferent,
impartial,
impersonal,
disinterested,
unbiased,
uninvolved,
unprejudiced
in the sense of equitable
Definition
fair and reasonable
the equitable distribution of social wealth
Synonyms
even-handed,
just,
right,
fair,
due,
reasonable,
proper,
honest,
impartial,
rightful,
unbiased,
dispassionate,
proportionate,
unprejudiced,
nondiscriminatory
Synonyms of 'unbiased'
unbiased
Explore 'unbiased' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of even-handed
Definition
fair
The administration wants to ensure the meetings appear even-handed.
Synonyms
fair,
just,
balanced,
equitable,
impartial,
disinterested,
unbiased,
fair and square,
unprejudiced
in the sense of impartial
Definition
not favouring one side or the other
They offer impartial advice, guidance and information to students.
Synonyms
neutral,
objective,
detached,
just,
fair,
equal,
open-minded,
equitable,
disinterested,
unbiased,
even-handed,
nonpartisan,
unprejudiced,
without fear or favour,
nondiscriminating
in the sense of just
Definition
fair and right
She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.
Synonyms
fair,
good,
legitimate,
honourable,
right,
square,
pure,
decent,
upright,
honest,
equitable,
righteous,
conscientious,
impartial,
virtuous,
lawful,
blameless,
unbiased,
fair-minded,
unprejudiced
in the sense of neutral
Definition
of or belonging to a neutral party or country
Those who had decided to remain neutral now found themselves forced to take sides.
Synonyms
unbiased,
impartial,
disinterested,
even-handed,
dispassionate,
sitting on the fence,
uninvolved,
noncommittal,
nonpartisan,
unprejudiced,
nonaligned,
unaligned,
noncombatant,
nonbelligerent
in the sense of objective
Definition
of or relating to actual facts as opposed to thoughts or feelings
I would like your objective opinion on this.
Synonyms
unbiased,
neutral,
detached,
just,
fair,
judicial,
open-minded,
equitable,
impartial,
impersonal,
disinterested,
even-handed,
dispassionate,
unemotional,
uninvolved,
unprejudiced,
uncoloured
in the sense of open-minded
Definition
willing to consider new ideas
I have always been open-minded about politics.
Synonyms
unprejudiced,
liberal,
free,
balanced,
catholic,
broad,
objective,
reasonable,
enlightened,
tolerant,
impartial,
receptive,
unbiased,
even-handed,
dispassionate,
fair-minded,
broad-minded,
undogmatic
in the sense of unprejudiced
Definition
free from bias
There must be a few honest and unprejudiced lawyers around.