Antonyms for dispassionately


Grammar : Adv
Spell : dis-pash-uh-nit
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈpæʃ ə nɪt


Definition of dispassionately

Origin :
  • 1590s, from dis- "the opposite of" (see dis-) + passionate. Related: Dispassionately.
  • As in objectively : adv impartially
  • As in right : adv fairly, justly
  • As in neutrally : adv impartially
  • As in patiently : adv suffering without complaint
  • As in in cold blood : adv in an unemotional manner
Example sentences :
  • "Thou liest, son of a dog," was the answer, dispassionately delivered.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He had talked of it with her, and he knew how dispassionately she awaited Florimond's return.
  • Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
  • If you will not hear my reasons calmly and dispassionately, to what end am I here?
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
  • "Women are the cause of a lot of trouble," he said, dispassionately.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • "David'll be fearfully disappointed," remarked Judith dispassionately.
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
  • Dispassionately he reviewed his decision and reaffirmed it; it was now the time for action.
  • Extract from : « The Doomsman » by Van Tassel Sutphen
  • And now let us dispassionately, if possible, regard the evidence.
  • Extract from : « The Merry-Go-Round » by Carl Van Vechten
  • He shook his head emphatically, but his voice was as dispassionately brusque as ever.
  • Extract from : « Simon » by J. Storer Clouston
  • "Oh, they look all right just now," said Edna, examining them dispassionately.
  • Extract from : « In Brief Authority » by F. Anstey
  • "You wouldn't make much of an Ogress," he said dispassionately.
  • Extract from : « In Brief Authority » by F. Anstey

Synonyms for dispassionately

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