dispassionateness

noun

Definition of dispassionatenessnext
as in detachment
the absence of emotional involvement your heated tone makes me question your professed dispassionateness

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  1. detachment
  2. coldness
  3. objectivity
Noun
  • The South Carolina State Guard caisson detachment will carry Graham’s remains.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026
  • Psychological detachment, relaxation, and mastery are associated with consistent short-term gains, better sleep, more sustained motivation, and stronger next-day performance.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of detachment
Noun
  • Orris adds earthy depth, while a petrichor accord gives the scent an eerie coldness.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • In this attitude was a strange commingling of repugnance and desire, alienation and belonging, intimacy and coldness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of coldness
Noun
  • After a successful pitch to Hulu, Orton quickly joined the project to assist Maddox at the studio’s behest—a way for Hulu to maintain the film's objectivity and fill in any post-production gaps.
    — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026
  • However, some recent changes at the FDA could hurt international confidence in their objectivity and rigor.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
Definition of objectivity
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“Dispassionateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispassionateness. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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