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unopinionated

unopinionated

1 6.0
Not having strong opinions or showing them
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnəˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪd/
translation icon : neutral
  • The newspaper aims to provide unopinionated coverage of current events, allowing readers to form their own conclusions.

Examples

  • He seems unopinionated about the debate.

  • As a reporter, she tried to remain unopinionated when covering political events.

  • The judge was known for being unopinionated and fair in every case.

  • His unopinionated attitude made him a trusted mediator among his friends.

  • She is unopinionated.

  • The judge remained unopinionated during the trial, ensuring a fair process for both parties.

  • As a moderator, her role was to stay unopinionated and let each speaker present their views.

Synonyms

neutral
vsunopinionated
218 3.6

Not supporting either side in a conflict

is about lacking or not expressing strong personal opinions
unbiased
vsunopinionated
43 4.4

Does not show personal feelings or opinions and treats people fairly

focuses on absence of strong personal opinions rather than formal fairness
disinterested
vsunopinionated
22 5.9

Not influenced by personal feelings and fair to everyone

stresses absence of strong personal opinions more than lack of interest
dispassionate
vsunopinionated
  • Formal
14 6.7

Not letting strong feelings affect your judgment

is about not having or expressing strong personal opinions rather than emotion
indifferent
vsunopinionated
10 3.7

Not supporting one person or group in a situation

is specifically about not holding or expressing strong personal opinions
unprejudiced
vsunopinionated
1 6.0

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

is about having no strong personal opinions rather than only fairness
nonbiased
vsunopinionated
1 4.5

Not favoring one person or group and treating all sides fairly

focuses on lack of strong personal opinions rather than technical impartiality
unimpassioned
vsunopinionated
1 7.4

Calm and not showing strong feelings

emphasizes absence of strong personal opinions rather than emotional calmness
viewless
vsunopinionated
9.5

Not showing any opinion about an issue

focuses on not having or expressing strong personal opinions
unbiassed
vsunopinionated
  • UK
5.8

Does not let personal feelings affect a decision

is more about simply not having or showing strong opinions
nonpartial
vsunopinionated
6.5

Not favoring any person or side and treating all fairly

is about not having or voicing strong personal opinions instead of fairness
sideless
vsunopinionated
6.3

Not supporting either side in a dispute

is specifically about lacking and not expressing strong opinions
nonprejudiced
vsunopinionated
4.9

Not showing unfair dislike or bias toward other people

focuses on not having or saying strong personal opinions rather than prejudice

Antonyms

91 4.0

Showing unfair favor to one person, group, or side

30 5.5

Showing strong ideas and not willing to listen to others

How Opinionated

dogmatic
18 7.9
opinionated
30 5.5
unopinionated
1 6.0
impartial
74 4.2

Surface Forms

unopinionated positive

Morphology

unopinionated = opinionated (transparent) = un + opinion + ated

The adjective 'opinionated' is a clear derivation from 'opinion' and 'un-' straightforwardly negates that adjective.

Etymology

Unopinionated breaks into un- 'not' and opinion 'a view', so it describes someone who does not give strong views or take sides.