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dispassion

[dis-ˈpa-shən]
nounpl: dispassions
desapaixonamento
1. The state or quality of being free from passion, emotion, or bias; impartiality or detachment
The judge approached the case with dispassion, setting aside personal feelings.
O juiz abordou o caso com desapaixonamento, deixando de lado sentimentos pessoais.
2. Absence of strong feeling or emotional involvement
Her dispassion toward the project made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.
Seu desapaixonamento pelo projeto dificultou a motivação da equipe.
Synonyms
impartialitydetachmentobjectivitydisinterestcoolnessequanimity
Antonyms
passionemotionfervorzealardorenthusiasm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desapaixonamento
Standard usage; also 'imparcialidade' in formal contexts
Portugal
desapaixonamento
Standard usage; 'imparcialidade' commonly preferred in formal settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

with dispassion
maintain dispassion
speak with dispassion
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