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unparteiisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • candid adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
  • disinterested adjective Having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.
  • equitable adj Fair and just, especially in treating people according to what they need or deserve.
  • impartial adj Treating everyone fairly and equally, without favoring one side.

Senses

unparteiisch is used for these senses in English:

  • candid Impartial and free from prejudice.
  • disinterested Having no stake or interest in the outcome, and no conflicts of interest; free of bias, impartial. [from 17th c.]
  • equitable Fair, just, or impartial.
  • impartial treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased
  • impartially In an impartial manner; fairly.

candid — full definition

  1. adj Honest and direct, even when the truth might be uncomfortable.
  2. adj Natural and unposed, especially describing a photograph.
  3. noun A photo taken without the subject posing.

disinterested — full definition

  1. adjective Having no personal stake in an outcome, and therefore able to judge it fairly.
  2. adjective Not interested; bored or indifferent (a common but disputed use, treated by many as a mix-up with uninterested).

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