impartially

/ɪmˈpɑːʃəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˈ)im əm+/ (ame, mw)

impartially — adverb

1. treating every side or party equally and refusing to lean toward one person, gro

1.副詞C1
釋義

treating every side or party equally and refusing to lean toward one person, group, or opinion over another

例句

The judge listened impartially to both the prosecution and the defence before reaching a verdict.

modifies a listening or judging verb in a legal setting

Sahil promised the players he would referee impartially, even though his own son was on the home team.

common with verbs of judging or refereeing

同義詞
  • fairly

    broader and more everyday; covers any sense of just treatment, not only neutral judgement

  • objectively

    stresses freedom from personal feeling or opinion; more common in writing about analysis or reporting

  • even-handedly

    emphasises giving the same treatment to opposing parties; slightly more literary

  • neutrally

    focuses on not taking sides at all; often used of tone or position rather than active judgement

反義詞
  • partially

    in this 'taking sides' sense; rarer than 'impartially' itself

  • unfairly

    broader opposite covering any unjust treatment, not only biased judgement

用法筆記

Almost always describes verbs of judging, reporting, refereeing, or investigating. Subject is usually a person or institution expected to be neutral (a judge, journalist, referee, panel, court). Awkward with verbs of personal feeling or taste.

常見錯誤

❌She loves her two children impartially.
✅She loves her two children equally.
💡'impartially' is for neutral judgement, not even-handed affection; use 'equally' or 'the same' for feelings.