even-handed

adjective
UK /ˌiːvn ˈhændɪd/
US /ˌiːvn ˈhændɪd/

Being fair to everyone and not picking sides.

The teacher was even-handed when she gave both teams the same chance to win.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Treating all people equally without favoritism.

A good judge must stay even-handed in every case.

3. Not letting personal feelings affect a decision.

She gave an even-handed review of both books.

4. Calm and steady in the way you deal with people.

He handled the argument in an even-handed way.