dispassionate — not influenced by strong emotion; impartial and objective
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not influenced by strong emotion; impartial and objective
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspæʃənɪt/
Example Sentences
- Even when his favorite team lost the championship, the sports commentator remained surprisingly dispassionate.
- The scientist's dispassionate approach to the controversial research earned respect from both sides.
- She gave a dispassionate review of the restaurant, despite the chef being her ex-boyfriend.
dispassionate
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈspæʃənɪt/]
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial and objective
The judge remained dispassionate as both sides shouted across the courtroom.
Between passionate cries and compassionate hearts, dispassionate justice prevails!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 17th century by combining the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' with 'passionate', creating a word meaning 'without passion or emotion'.
Breakdown
dis- (not/opposite of) + passionate (full of strong emotion) = free from emotional bias
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📝Examples
“Even when his favorite team lost the championship, the sports commentator remained surprisingly dispassionate.”
“The scientist's dispassionate approach to the controversial research earned respect from both sides.”
“She gave a dispassionate review of the restaurant, despite the chef being her ex-boyfriend.”
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