Dispassionate
mediumdis-PASH-uh-nit
adjective
Definition
Not influenced by emotion; impartial and objective in judgment
Examples
“The judge maintained a dispassionate demeanor throughout the trial, carefully considering only the evidence presented.”
“A dispassionate analysis of the company's financial records revealed serious accounting irregularities that had been overlooked.”
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GRE Tip
Dispassionate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "impartial" or "objective" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "biased".
Related GRE Words
objective
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts
impartial
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just
benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; generous and charitable
malleable
Easily influenced or changed; adaptable
discerning
Having or showing good judgment or understanding
benign
Gentle, harmless, or not serious; not causing harm or danger
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