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non-judgemental

/ˌnɒn dʒʌdʒˈmɛntəl/ /ˌnɑːn dʒʌdʒˈmɛntəl/

Meanings
adjective
Without making judgements, especially those based upon personal ethics or opinions

Examples :

"A good therapist listens with a non-judgemental ear, allowing patients to share their feelings without fear of criticism. "
attitude value moral character mind

Related Words

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judgemental adjective

/dʒʌdʒˈmɛntl/ /dʒʌdʒˈmɛntəl/

Of or relating to judgment.

"Her judgemental tone made me feel uncomfortable sharing my personal problems with her. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

Illustration listens

listens verb

/ˈlɪsənz/ /ˈlɪsn̩z/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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patients noun

/ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈpeɪʃnz/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The doctor spoke kindly to her patients before giving them their medicine. "

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therapist noun

/ˈθɛrəpɪst/ /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

"My friend is seeing a therapist to help with her stress from school. "

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opinions noun

/əˈpɪnjənz/

A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

"My friends and I have different opinions about which restaurant to go to for dinner. "

Illustration criticism

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

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judgements noun

/ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/ /ˈdʒʌdʒməns/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgements on the student essays were fair and helpful. "

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

Illustration feelings

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "