dispassion

dis·pas·sion

noun \(ˌ)dis-ˈpa-shən\

Definition of DISPASSION

: absence of passion : coolness

Examples of DISPASSION

1. <viewed the problem with the weary dispassion of a police officer who seen everything>

First Known Use of DISPASSION

1692

Related to DISPASSION

Synonyms: coldness, detachment, cool, dispassionateness

Related Words: equitability, equitableness, fairness; disinterest, disinterestedness, impartiality, nonpartisanship, objectivity, unbiasedness; balance, rationality, rationalness, reasonability, reasonableness; calm, calmness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness; reserve, undemonstrativeness, unresponsiveness; apathy, indifference

Near Antonyms: emotionalism; bias, favor, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

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Rhymes with DISPASSION

Circassian, compassion, high fashion, impassion, refashion, Wakashan