fair-minded

[ fair-mahyn-did ]

/ ˈfɛərˈmaɪn dɪd /

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adjective

characterized by fair judgment; impartial; unprejudiced: a wise and fair-minded judge.

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Origin of fair-minded

First recorded in 1870–75

OTHER WORDS FROM fair-minded

fair-mind·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby fair-minded

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How to use fair-minded in a sentence

But all fair-minded Americans should get behind this push for real equality and protections in the lives of all Americans.
State of LGBT Rights: Married on Sunday, but Fired on Monday|Gene Robinson|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And in time, fair-minded and thoughtful Methodists will cry, “Enough!”
Love Trumped Rules for Fired Methodist Rev. Frank Schaefer|Gene Robinson|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At this point, a normal, fair-minded human being would think, "Well, by jove, we've got to get out there and equal them."
Florida Is Going Democratic|Michael Tomasky|August 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But if you have any interest in being fair-minded, you will note that I calls 'em as I sees 'em.
An Article That Made Me Sad, and a Little Response to Readers|Michael Tomasky|June 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Let me return the compliment by noting that I consider Mooney a thoughtful and fair-minded critic of conservatism.
David's Book Club: The Republican Brain|Kenneth Silber|March 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
At length he looked around, smiling as usual, Mr. Sharp was a pleasant and fair-minded man and the girls all liked him.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
The work of this very fair-minded historian terminates with the conclusion of the peace.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird
At least many fair-minded girls have seen the predicament in which the teacher is placed.
A Girl's Student Days and After|Jeannette Marks
But it obliged Libby, who was a fair-minded child, to 222 confess to her father that she and her pet were vanquished.
Kings in Exile|Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts
The tyrannical character of the law was recognized not by Catholics alone, but by all fair-minded men.
The War Upon Religion|Rev. Francis A. Cunningham

British Dictionary definitions for fair-minded

fair-minded

adjective

just or impartial

Derived forms of fair-minded

fair-mindedness, noun

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