nonjudgmental

adjective

non·​judg·​men·​tal ˌnän-ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce nonjudgmental (audio)
: avoiding judgments based on one's personal and especially moral standards
nonjudgmentally adverb

Examples of nonjudgmental in a Sentence

A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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Their glammed look was meant to embrace fans with a nonjudgmental, noncategorical space. Mark Kennedy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Our house was open and nonjudgmental, and our mother probably sold them weed. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Parents should encourage clear, nonjudgmental communication about use, and encourage their children to share their questions and concerns. Carrie E. Bearden, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2025 These assistants act as always-available, nonjudgmental companions, helping with onboarding, detecting stress or bullying, and connecting individuals to counselors, thereby fostering a more inclusive, safer school environment. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonjudgmental

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonjudgmental was in 1952

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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonjudgmental. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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