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dispassionate

/dɪsˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
dis · pas · sion · ate
Adverb:dispassionately
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• adjective

1

Not influenced by strong emotion, personal bias, or prejudice; able to judge or consider a matter rationally and impartially.

Example

"A journalist must remain dispassionate when reporting on controversial political events."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'apathetic' or 'indifferent', which imply a lack of interest or care, 'dispassionate' carries a positive or neutral connotation of setting aside personal emotions to judge a matter fairly and objectively.

• Rhymes for dispassionate

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disparity
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dispatcher

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the prefix 'dis-' (expressing negation) and 'passionate', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'passio' meaning 'suffering' or 'strong emotion'.

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