evenhanded

adjective
UK: /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/
US: /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

  1. Treating everyone fairly and equally, without favoring anyone.

    1. The referee was evenhanded in calling penalties during the game.
    2. An evenhanded approach to the problem will ensure a just outcome for all.

  2. Impartial and unbiased in judgment or treatment; equitable.

    1. Our boss has an evenhanded attitude when it comes to giving all of us work.
    2. It is important that the journalist provides an evenhanded account of the events.

Synonyms

unbiased just impartial objective equitable neutral fair

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "evenhanded" in English means: Treating everyone fairly and equally, without favoring anyone., Impartial and unbiased in judgment or treatment; equitable..

The phonetic transcription of "evenhanded" is /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/ in British English and /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "evenhanded": unbiased, just, impartial, objective, equitable, neutral, fair.

Example usage of "evenhanded": "The referee was evenhanded in calling penalties during the game.". More examples on the page.