Also means
open-minded, free of preconceptions
Usage Note
Unbefangen (literally 'uncaptured by prejudice') describes someone who approaches a subject or person without prior bias. In legal language it is a key criterion for judges and jurors; in everyday use it praises an open, fresh perspective uncoloured by assumptions.
Examples
"Ein unbefangener Blick auf die Daten ist für objektive Forschung unerlässlich."
Natural Translation
An unbiased look at the data is essential for objective research.
Literal Translation
An unbiased look at the data is for objective research indispensable.
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