Dispassionately

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspæʃənətli/

Definitions of dispassionately

adverb In a manner that is not influenced by strong emotion; calmly and objectively.

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at the painting dispassionately.

A2 He discussed the topic dispassionately, without getting emotional.

B1 The judge examined the evidence dispassionately before making a decision.

B2 The scientist analyzed the data dispassionately, focusing only on the facts.

C1 The historian viewed the events of the past dispassionately, without bias.

C2 The therapist listened to her patient dispassionately, offering objective advice.

Examples of dispassionately in a Sentence

formal The judge dispassionately listened to both sides of the argument before making a decision.

informal She dispassionately told him that his idea was not going to work.

slang He dispassionately shut down all of their excuses with a single glance.

figurative She dispassionately dissected the novel, pointing out its flaws and strengths without emotion.

Grammatical Forms of dispassionately

past tense

acted dispassionately

plural

dispassionately

comparative

more dispassionately

superlative

most dispassionately

present tense

acts dispassionately

future tense

will act dispassionately

perfect tense

has acted dispassionately

continuous tense

is acting dispassionately

singular

dispassionately

positive degree

dispassionately

infinitive

to act dispassionately

gerund

acting dispassionately

participle

dispassionately

Origin and Evolution of dispassionately

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dispassionately' originated from the Latin word 'dispassionatus', which is derived from 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'passionatus' meaning 'affected by passion'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dispassionately' has retained its original meaning of being impartial or without emotion, but has also come to be associated with being objective and rational in one's judgment or actions.