evenhanded — treating all people or groups fairly and equally, without showing favoritism
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: treating all people or groups fairly and equally, without showing favoritism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːvənˌhændɪd/
Korean meaning: 공정한, 편견 없는, 공평무사한
Korean pronunciation: **이**븐**핸**디드
Example Sentences
- The teacher's evenhanded grading made both smart and struggling students respect her.
- My mom is so evenhanded that she gives equal punishment to whoever ate her chocolate, even dad!
- The journalist's evenhanded reporting presented both sides of the controversial issue.
evenhanded
ADJECTIVE//ˈiːvənˌhændɪd//
treating all people or groups fairly and equally, without showing favoritism
The teacher remains evenhanded while organizing the swing line fairly
Justice evenhanded helps the stranded, fairly handed!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'even' (meaning equal, level) with 'handed' (having hands). Originally referred to using both hands equally, which evolved to mean treating all sides fairly and impartially.
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📝Examples
“The teacher's evenhanded grading made both smart and struggling students respect her.”
“My mom is so evenhanded that she gives equal punishment to whoever ate her chocolate, even dad!”
“The journalist's evenhanded reporting presented both sides of the controversial issue.”
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