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nonjudgmental

nonjudgmental

3 5.3
Being accepting of other people without blaming them
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈdʒʌdʒmɛntəl/
  • US
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  • If the student answers the last question incorrectly, provide the correct answer in a nonjudgmental manner and tone of voice.
  • nonjudgmental and caring
  • nonjudgmental and empathetic
  • nonjudgmental manner

Examples

  • Some social workers sought out sources of support that were objective, uninvolved, and nonjudgmental.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Therefore, learners must take an active role with self-initiated and experiential learning in a nonjudgmental, non-threatening atmosphere.

    Academic text (1990)
  • These people are pretty nonjudgmental.

  • By being nonjudgmental to the world around us, we allow ourselves to see new connections and new possibilities.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude is harder than you think.

  • Ask the student why the problem is occurring; listen closely and remain nonjudgmental.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Students need to develop and cultivate the habit of using their eyes and asking nonjudgmental questions about familiar, commonplace things.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Staff are trained to be nonjudgmental, respectful of differences, and culturally competent.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Counselors must adhere to Rogerian principles of nonjudgmental therapeutic intervention with gay and lesbian teenagers.

    Academic text (2000)
  • In therapy, it is important to create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to share their thoughts.

Synonyms

dispassionate
vsnonjudgmental
  • Formal
14 6.7

Not letting strong feelings affect your judgment

avoids saying others are morally or personally wrong even when feelings are present
uncritical
vsnonjudgmental
5 5.5

Accepting ideas or facts without careful thought

avoids saying others are morally or personally wrong, not merely passive acceptance
unprejudiced
vsnonjudgmental
1 6.0

Fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when judging people and ideas

avoids making statements about others' moral or personal value
nonprejudiced
vsnonjudgmental
4.9

Not showing unfair dislike or bias toward other people

avoids saying others are morally or personally wrong or bad
nonpartial
vsnonjudgmental
6.5

Not favoring any person or side and treating all fairly

avoids saying others are morally or personally wrong in any situation
noncritical
vsnonjudgmental
5.4

Not giving a careful opinion or useful feedback

avoids saying others are morally or personally wrong and is not about formal evaluation

Antonyms

99 4.6

Too quick to form harsh opinions about other people

How Judgmental

critical
210 3.8
judgmental
  • US
99 4.6
nonjudgmental
  • US
3 5.3
neutral
218 3.6

Surface Forms

nonjudgmental positive

Morphology

nonjudgmental = judgmental (transparent) = non + judgment + al

Formed by adding the productive negation prefix 'non-' to 'judgmental', so the meaning is directly 'not judgmental'.

Etymology

The word nonjudgmental is made from non- meaning 'not' and judgment from judge, meaning 'a decision or opinion about someone'. So nonjudgmental means 'not making judgments' about others, which is why it describes a kind, open, and accepting attitude.