| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | aboveboard | open, honest, and fair |
| 2. | agenda-free | without hidden motives |
| 3. | all-sided | considering every side |
| 4. | analytic | using careful reasoning |
| 5. | analytical | using logical examination |
| 6. | arm’s-length | kept at a neutral distance |
| 7. | at arm’s length | kept at neutral distance |
| 8. | autonomous | independent in judgment |
| 9. | balanced | showing no strong bias |
| 10. | bias-free | free from bias |
| 11. | by the book | following rules fairly |
| 12. | calm | not emotionally swayed |
| 13. | candid | honest and direct |
| 14. | centrist | favoring the middle ground |
| 15. | clean | free from corruption |
| 16. | clear-eyed | seeing things realistically |
| 17. | clear-thinking | thinking without confusion |
| 18. | composed | calm and self-controlled |
| 19. | conscientious | careful and responsible |
| 20. | cool-headed | calm and not swayed |
| 21. | criterion-based | judged by set standards |
| 22. | decent | morally fair and kind |
| 23. | depoliticized | removed from party bias |
| 24. | detached | emotionally uninvolved and neutral |
| 25. | discerning | judging well and fairly |
| 26. | disinterested | free from personal stake |
| 27. | dispassionate | free from strong emotion |
| 28. | ecumenical | including different groups fairly |
| 29. | equal | the same for all |
| 30. | equanimous | calm and even-tempered |
| 31. | equidistant | equally distant from sides |
| 32. | equitable | fair and just |
| 33. | ethical | morally right and fair |
| 34. | even-handed | equally fair to all |
| 35. | evidence-based | guided by evidence |
| 36. | fact-based | based on facts |
| 37. | fair | treating people equally |
| 38. | forthright | direct and honest |
| 39. | frank | open and honest |
| 40. | free-standing | independent and separate |
| 41. | free-thinking | thinking independently |
| 42. | hardheaded | practical and unswayed |
| 43. | honest | truthful and fair |
| 44. | impersonal | not influenced by feelings |
| 45. | incorruptible | unable to be bribed |
| 46. | independent | free from outside influence |
| 47. | judicious | showing fair judgment |
| 48. | just | morally fair and proper |
| 49. | levelheaded | calm and sensible |
| 50. | matter-of-fact | practical and unemotional |
| 51. | measured | careful and balanced |
| 52. | middle-of-the-road | avoiding extremes or sides |
| 53. | moderate | not extreme or biased |
| 54. | neutral | not taking sides |
| 55. | nonaligned | not allied with a side |
| 56. | nonbiased | not biased |
| 57. | nondiscriminatory | not unfairly favoring anyone |
| 58. | nonjudgmental | not quick to judge |
| 59. | nonpartisan | not supporting one party |
| 60. | objective | based on facts, not feelings |
| 61. | plainspoken | speaking honestly and directly |
| 62. | prejudice-free | free from prejudice |
| 63. | principled | guided by fair standards |
| 64. | procedural | following proper process |
| 65. | proper | correct and fair |
| 66. | proportionate | fairly matched in degree |
| 67. | rational | guided by reason |
| 68. | reasonable | fair and sensible |
| 69. | reliable | dependably fair or accurate |
| 70. | removed | kept at a distance |
| 71. | restrained | controlled and moderate |
| 72. | rule-bound | guided by set rules |
| 73. | scrupulous | careful to be fair |
| 74. | self-governing | acting independently |
| 75. | separate | kept apart from interests |
| 76. | sober | serious and balanced |
| 77. | sportsmanlike | fair and honorable |
| 78. | square | honest and fair |
| 79. | stake-free | without personal interest |
| 80. | steady | stable and not swayed |
| 81. | straight | honest and unbiased |
| 82. | straightforward | direct, honest, and fair |
| 83. | temperate | calm and moderate |
| 84. | tolerant | accepting differing views |
| 85. | transparent | open and easy to judge |
| 86. | trustworthy | deserving confidence and trust |
| 87. | truthful | honest and accurate |
| 88. | unbiased | not favoring either side |
| 89. | unbribable | not open to bribery |
| 90. | uncolored | not influenced by bias |
| 91. | uncommitted | not aligned with either side |
| 92. | unemotional | not ruled by emotion |
| 93. | uninvested | without personal interest |
| 94. | uninvolved | not personally engaged |
| 95. | unprejudiced | free from prejudice |
| 96. | unprepossessed | not biased beforehand |
| 97. | unslanted | not presented with bias |
| 98. | unswayed | not influenced by pressure |
| 99. | untainted | not corrupted or biased |
| 100. | upright | morally honest and fair |
