Synonym Dictionary

Motivated by concern for others rather than personal gain.

One word family: also includes altruism.

Based on individual accounts or observations rather than systematic evidence.

A short account of an incident, often interesting or amusing.

Emotional distance that can allow a situation to be judged without personal bias.

Impartial because one has no personal stake in the outcome.

Not influenced by strong emotion or personal bias.

Gained directly through personal experience or observation.

Someone who stays near a person or group mainly to obtain personal benefit.

Distinctive of a particular person or thing, often in an unusual way.

One word family: also includes idiosyncrasy.

A distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.

A word or phrase repeated frequently as a guiding idea; also a sacred utterance in some traditions.

Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.

One word family: also includes objectivity.

Someone who uses circumstances for personal advantage, often setting principles aside.

The practice of refusing oneself a pleasure or desire, often for a larger purpose.

The process of evaluating oneself or one's circumstances in relation to other people.

Influenced by individual views, feelings, or experience.

Not distorted by a personal preference or prejudice.