Antonyms for even handed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ee-vuh n-han-did
Phonetic Transcription : ˈi vənˈhæn dɪd


Definition of even handed

Origin :
  • c.1600, from even (adj.) + hand (n.).
  • As in unbiased : adj not prejudiced
  • As in unprejudiced : adj fair
  • As in fair-and-square : adj honest and aboveboard
  • As in disinterested : adj detached, uninvolved
  • As in egalitarian : adj equal
  • As in equal : adj fair, unbiased
  • As in equitable : adj impartial
  • As in even-handed : adj impartial and fair
  • As in fair : adj impartial, unprejudiced
Example sentences :
  • Such a feud sometimes lasts for a long time and is even handed down to a succeeding generation.
  • Extract from : « The Central Eskimo » by Franz Boas
  • That we can contend with Great Britain openly and even handed on the element where she injures us, it would be folly to pretend.
  • Extract from : « Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) » by Various
  • Kindness and even handed justice to all were amongst his marked characteristics.
  • Extract from : « Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution » by L. Carroll Judson
  • At meal time Boaz invited her to eat with the reapers, and even handed food to her himself.
  • Extract from : « A Farmer's Wife » by J. H. Willard

Synonyms for even handed

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