fair-minded
/ˌfeə ˈmaɪndɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfer ˈmaɪndɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfer-ˌmīn-dəd/ (ame, mw)
fair-minded — adjective
1. describes someone who forms opinions and makes decisions based on facts and what
describes someone who forms opinions and makes decisions based on facts and what is right, without letting personal likes or dislikes influence them.
The referee stayed fair-minded even when the home crowd disagreed with her decision.
stayed fair-minded + despite external pressure
As a fair-minded manager, Mrs. Chen listened to both sides before deciding who was right.
fair-minded manager + listened to both sides
The committee tried to be fair-minded and consider all applicants equally.
Our debate judge was fair-minded and scored each team purely on their arguments.
Even as a loyal fan, Mr. Okonkwo remained fair-minded about the opposing team's win.
- impartial
more formal; often used for officials or judges who must not favour either side
- unbiased
focuses on freedom from prejudice, especially where personal history might create unfair views
- just
stronger moral weight; suggests a deep commitment to what is morally right
- even-handed
more informal; emphasises treating both sides equally in a dispute
- biased
showing an unfair preference for one person or side
- prejudiced
holding unfounded negative opinions about a group, leading to unfair treatment
- unfair
general term for not treating people equally or justly
用法筆記
Describes a person's character or approach. More common in formal or evaluative contexts (discussing a judge, manager, leader) than in everyday casual speech.