dispassionate (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

Definition

Not influenced by or showing strong emotion or personal bias; impartial.

Examples

• A dispassionate analysis of the situation is needed before making a decision.

• She gave a dispassionate account of the events, focusing only on the facts.

• The scientist approached the experiment with a dispassionate attitude, free from preconceived notions.

How to Use dispassionate

dispassionate about (prepositional phrase)

Not having or showing strong feelings about something. — "He remained dispassionate about the outcome of the game."

dispassionate towards (prepositional phrase)

Not influenced by emotion or personal bias regarding someone or something. — "The referee was dispassionate towards both teams."

Synonyms of dispassionate

Words with a similar meaning to dispassionate:

• impartial
• unbiased
• detached
• equitable

Antonyms of dispassionate

Words with the opposite meaning to dispassionate:

• passionate
• biased
• emotional

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