Dispassioned

/dɪsˈpæʃənd/ adjective

Definition

Lacking passion, feeling, or emotional intensity; characterized by calmness and detachment.

Etymology

From dis- (lacking) + passioned (filled with passion). While 'dispassionate' is more common in modern English, 'dispassioned' appears in older texts and poetic works, though it's now largely archaic and rarely used.

Kelly Says

This word is almost extinct in modern English, replaced by 'dispassionate,' but you might encounter it in Victorian novels or older philosophy texts. Language is constantly evolving, and sometimes simpler words beat out longer alternatives!

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