detachment

detachment

noun

Definition of DETACHMENT

1

lack of favoritism toward one side or another <the judge showed commendable detachment when deciding the controversial case>

Synonyms disinterest, disinterestedness, equity, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity

Related Words apathy, indifference, unconcern; broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, tolerance; fence-sitting, straddling

Near Antonyms chauvinism, nepotism; subjectiveness, subjectivity; bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency; preconception, prejudgment

Antonyms bias, favor, favoritism, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

2

a small military unit with a special task or function <the general sent a detachment ahead to scout the enemy's position>

Synonyms detail

Related Words commando, firing squad, outpost, paratroops, patrol, picket, rear guard, sentry, watch; battalion, command, company, corps, division, platoon, regiment, squad, squadron, troop, wing

3

the absence of emotional involvement <his detachment allowed him a clearer perspective on the child custody case>

Synonyms coldness, detachment, dispassion, 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