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Learn “Dispassionate”

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Dispassionate

adjective/dis-PASH-uh-nit/

Meaning

Calm and fair, not swayed by strong feelings.

In context

She wrote a dispassionate report without taking sides.

Remember it

'Dis' (without) + 'passionate' — without hot emotions, calm and fair.

Use it well

Use for calm, neutral judgement, praised in balanced writing.