Unit 32

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objective
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not influenced by personal beliefs or attitudes, based only on facts (opposite =subjective)
subjectively
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in a way that is influenced by personal beliefs or attitudes
impartial
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not supporting one person or group more than others
biased in favour of
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showing an unreasonable liking for something based on personal beliefs or opinion (opposite = biased against)
prejudiced against
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showing an unreasonable dislike for, based on personal beliefs or opinions (stronger and more pejorative than biased) (opposite = prejudiced in favour of)
rational
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based only on reason (opposite= irrational)
standpoint
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set of principles or beliefs on the basis of which opinions are formed
radical
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believing that there should be extreme political or social change
reactionary
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(disapproving) opposed to political or social change or new ideas
conservative
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not inclined to trust change, especially if it is sudden
immature
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(disapproving) lacking in experience; opposite mature
to hold views
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has... opinions
to adopt/take a stance
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take a... position
to change/shift your position
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change her point of view a little
have ethical objections to
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dislike for reasons relating to morality
the principles underlying
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basic idea lying behind something. You can also say the underlying principles
to encounter prejudice
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experienced unreasonable negative behaviour
deep-rooted prejudice
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strong, unreasonably negative views

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