fair–minded

adjective fair–mind·ed \ˈfer-ˌmīn-dəd\

: having or showing an honest and fair way of thinking

Full Definition of FAIR-MINDED

: marked by impartiality and honesty : just, unprejudiced

— fair–mind·ed·ness noun

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