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detachment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of detachment

1 lack of favoritism toward one side or another
  • The judge showed commendable detachment when deciding the controversial case.
Synonyms of detachment

disinterest, disinterestedness, equity, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity
Words Related to detachment

apathy, indifference, unconcern

broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, tolerance

fence-sitting, straddling
Near Antonyms of detachment

chauvinism, nepotism

subjectiveness, subjectivity

bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency

preconception, prejudgment
Antonyms of detachment

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 of detachment

detail
Words Related to detachment

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 case.
Synonyms of detachment

coldness, cool, dispassion, dispassionateness
Words Related to detachment

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 of detachment

emotionalism

bias, favor, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice

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