counteract
verbTo act against an influence in order to reduce or cancel its effect.
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nounEmotional distance that can allow a situation to be judged without personal bias.
disinterested
adjectiveImpartial because one has no personal stake in the outcome.
dispassionate
adjectiveNot influenced by strong emotion or personal bias.
impartial
adjectiveFair and not favoring one side or interest.
Without favoritism
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impartiality
nounFairness that avoids favoring a person, side, or viewpoint without reason.
Fairness without bias
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indifference
nounA lack of interest, concern, or strong preference.
Lack of interest or concern
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indifferent
adjectiveShowing little interest, concern, or preference.
noncommittal
adjectiveAvoiding a definite position, opinion, or promise.
nonpartisan
adjectiveNot aligned with or favoring a political party.
objective
adjectiveBased on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.
objectivity
nounJudgment guided by evidence rather than personal feelings or interests.
Evidence-guided judgment
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unbiased
adjectiveNot distorted by a personal preference or prejudice.
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