Dispassion

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspæʃən/

Definitions of dispassion

noun a state of being calm and impartial

Example Sentences

A1 She approached the situation with dispassion, carefully considering all options.

A2 The detective analyzed the evidence with dispassion, focusing only on the facts.

B1 The judge delivered her verdict with dispassion, showing no emotion.

B2 The scientist approached the controversial topic with dispassion, presenting only the data.

C1 The CEO made the difficult decision with dispassion, weighing the consequences for the company.

C2 The philosopher discussed the nature of reality with dispassion, exploring different perspectives.

adjective dispassionate, showing no emotion or bias

Example Sentences

A1 She approached the situation with dispassion, remaining calm and collected.

A2 The doctor delivered the news with dispassion, trying not to show any emotion.

B1 The lawyer argued the case with dispassion, focusing on the facts rather than personal feelings.

B2 His dispassion in the face of danger impressed his colleagues, showing his professionalism.

C1 The journalist reported the tragic event with dispassion, maintaining objectivity in her writing.

C2 The judge's dispassion in the courtroom was evident as she delivered a fair and impartial verdict.

Examples of dispassion in a Sentence

formal The judge delivered his verdict with dispassion, carefully weighing the evidence presented.

informal She discussed the issue with dispassion, showing no emotional bias.

slang I just can't deal with all the drama, I need some dispassion right now.

figurative His dispassion towards the situation was like a shield, protecting him from getting too emotionally involved.

Grammatical Forms of dispassion

past tense

dispassioned

plural

dispassions

comparative

more dispassionate

superlative

most dispassionate

present tense

dispassions

future tense

will dispassion

perfect tense

has dispassioned

continuous tense

is dispassioning

singular

dispassion

positive degree

dispassionate

infinitive

to dispassion

gerund

dispassioning

participle

dispassioning

Origin and Evolution of dispassion

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dispassion' originated from the Latin word 'dispassionem', which is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'passionem' meaning 'suffering or emotion'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe a state of detachment from worldly desires and emotions, the word 'dispassion' has evolved to also denote a state of calm objectivity and impartiality in modern usage.