Dispassionate

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

Definitions of dispassionate

adjective not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example Sentences

A1 She remained dispassionate during the argument.

A2 The doctor delivered the news in a dispassionate manner.

B1 The journalist's dispassionate reporting was praised for its objectivity.

B2 The judge listened to the testimony with a dispassionate expression.

C1 His dispassionate analysis of the situation helped make a rational decision.

C2 The scientist approached the experiment with a dispassionate mindset to ensure accurate results.

Examples of dispassionate in a Sentence

formal The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial, carefully weighing the evidence presented.

informal She gave a dispassionate review of the new restaurant, pointing out both its strengths and weaknesses.

slang I know I should be dispassionate about this breakup, but it's really hard not to be emotional.

figurative His dispassionate demeanor was like a shield, protecting him from getting too emotionally involved.

Grammatical Forms of dispassionate

past tense

dispassionated

plural

dispassionate

comparative

more dispassionate

superlative

most dispassionate

present tense

dispassionates

future tense

will dispassionate

perfect tense

has dispassionated

continuous tense

is dispassionating

singular

dispassionate

positive degree

dispassionate

infinitive

to dispassionate

gerund

dispassionating

participle

dispassionated

Origin and Evolution of dispassionate

First Known Use: 1588 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dispassionate' originated from the Latin word 'dispassionatus', which is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'passionatus' meaning 'filled with passion'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 16th century to describe someone who is not influenced by strong emotions or biases, the word 'dispassionate' has evolved to emphasize impartiality, objectivity, and rationality in decision-making or judgment.