B2adjectiveformallawmedia
US/ɪmˈpɑːr.ʃəl/
UK/ɪmˈpɑː.ʃəl/
not supporting any side in an argument or competition, and fair to everyone
In context
A referee must stay impartial, even when the home crowd is shouting.
We asked an impartial expert to look at both proposals.
News reporters are expected to give impartial information, not their own opinions.
Words that go with impartial
adjective + noun
- impartial adviceThe service offers free, impartial advice on saving for retirement.
- impartial judgeEveryone has the right to be tried by an impartial judge.
- impartial observerTo an impartial observer, the decision looked unfair.
- impartial investigationThe families are demanding an impartial investigation into the crash.
adverb + adjective
- strictly impartialThe election committee must remain strictly impartial.