dispassion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dispassion
Example Sentences
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He might have explored their prejudices with more dispassion.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2022
Perhaps there’s something about my geographic distance from him that creates dispassion akin to the documentarian’s camera, that allows me to see this film’s conceit as fascinating but not upsetting.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2020
The message wasn’t an apology, per se, but its pointed brevity and dispassion conveyed a certain amount of heartache and embarrassment.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2020
"Our people choose dispassion and reason," he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2018
I looked at Isaac’s eyes with their strange mix of warmth and dispassion.
From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff
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