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dispassion - Dictionary Entry

dispassion

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈpæʃən/

Definitions

  • Calmness and impartiality, especially in making decisions.
  • Absence of passion or strong emotion.

Usage Examples

  • The judge's dispassion was evident in the fair verdict.
  • He approached the debate with dispassion, avoiding heated arguments.
  • Dispassion is necessary for unbiased decision-making.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French despassion and Latin dis- meaning "apart" + passio meaning "suffering or feeling."

Synonyms

  • Impartiality
  • Detachment
  • Objectivity
  • Calmness
  • Equanimity

Antonyms

  • Passion
  • Emotion
  • Bias
  • Partiality
  • Enthusiasm

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchimpartialité/ɛ̃.paʁ.sja.li.te/
Spanishimparcialidad/im.paɾˌθja.liˈðað/
GermanUnparteilichkeit/ʊn.paʁˈtaɪ̯.lɪçˌkaɪ̯t/
Russianбеспристрастность/bʲɪsprʲɪˈstrastnəsʲtʲ/
Hindiनिर्विकारता/nirvikarata/
Tamilதுன்பமின்மை/tunpam inmai/
Teluguనిస్పృహ/nispruha/
Chinese (Mandarin)冷静/lěng jìng/
Japanese冷静/reisei/
Korean냉정함/naengjeongham/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪsˈpæʃən/
  • American English: /dɪsˈpæʃən/

Historical Usage

The term "dispassion" gained prominence in the 17th century, particularly in philosophical and legal contexts, as a quality essential to fair judgment.

Cultural Nuances

In various traditions, dispassion is considered a virtue, especially in spiritual and monastic practices where detachment from worldly desires is emphasized.

More Information

Dispassion is highly regarded in disciplines that require objective decision-making, such as law, philosophy, and science. It contrasts with emotional involvement and is often seen as a marker of wisdom and fairness.

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