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unblinkered

/ʌnˈblɪŋ.kɚd/
un · blink · ered
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• adjective

1

British Not limited by narrow-mindedness, prejudice, or rigid preconceptions; having a broad, objective, and realistic perspective.

Example

"The historian offered an unblinkered assessment of the empire's economic policies and their long-term consequences."

2

British Not wearing blinkers (of a horse or other harness animal).

Example

"The young mare remained calm in traffic even when ridden unblinkered along the country lane."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British and Commonwealth English, corresponding to 'unblindered' in American English (since British 'blinkers' on a horse's bridle are called 'blinders' in North America).

• Rhymes for unblinkered

• Nearby Words

unblended
unblessed
unblindfolded
unblinkered
unblinking
unblinkingly
unblock

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unblinkered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unblinkered
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