Dispassion
(noun)
- Freedom from bias, emotion, or personal involvement.
- Objectivity and impartiality in the face of strong emotions.
Origin:
From latin dispassionatus, from dis- + passio passion.
Examples:
- The judge's dispassion in the case was admirable.
- The scientist's dispassion allowed him to analyze the data objectively.
- The reporter's dispassion helped him to cover the story objectively.
- The therapist's dispassion helped the patient to gain perspective.
- The coach's dispassion helped the team to keep a level head.