Dispassionate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)dis-ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət/ dis·pas·sion·ate

Meaning & Definition of Dispassionate

Dispassionate (adjective)

  1. not influenced by strong feeling; especially, not affected by personal or emotional involvement

Dispassionate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias

    "dispassionate refereeing is all that we ask"

    similar: candid, disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced
    related: frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward, balanced, rational, reasonable
    opposite: biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust
    near: deceitful, deceptive, dishonest, arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable, jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic, colored, distorted, warped

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dispassionate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dispassionate:

candid, disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent, just, nonpartisan, objective, square, unbiased, unprejudiced

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dispassionate

Words with the opposite meaning of Dispassionate:

biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris, partisan, prejudiced, unjust

Related Words for Dispassionate

frank, forthright, open, straight, straightforward, balanced, rational, reasonable

Near Antonyms of Dispassionate

deceitful, deceptive, dishonest, arbitrary, unconscionable, unreasonable, jaundiced, unfriendly, unsympathetic, colored, distorted, warped

Word Forms of Dispassionate

Derived words: dispassionately (adverb), dispassionateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dispassionate

First known use: 1594

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dispassionate

Frequently Asked Questions about Dispassionate

What does "Dispassionate" mean?

"Dispassionate" means not influenced by strong feeling; especially, not affected by personal or emotional involvement. As an adjective, it is defined as: not influenced by strong feeling; especially, not affected by personal or emotional involvement.

What is another word for "Dispassionate"?

Other words for "Dispassionate" include candid, disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial and indifferent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dispassionate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dispassionate"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dispassionate". Common alternatives include candid, disinterested, equal, equitable, evenhanded, fair, impartial, indifferent, just and nonpartisan.

What is the opposite of "Dispassionate"?

Antonyms of "Dispassionate" include biased, ex parte, inequitable, nonobjective, one-sided, partial, parti pris and partisan. Near antonyms include deceitful, deceptive, dishonest and arbitrary.

How do you use "Dispassionate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dispassionate" in a sentence: "dispassionate refereeing is all that we ask".

Is "Dispassionate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dispassionate" is an adjective.

Is "Dispassionate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Dispassionate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Dispassionate"?

"Dispassionate" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət/ and divided into syllables as dis·pas·sion·ate.