unimpassioned
UK: ˌʌnɪmˈpæʃənd | US: ˌʌnɪmˈpæʃənd
adj. lacking strong emotion; calm and objective
adj. not influenced by personal feelings; dispassionate
The word "unimpassioned" combines the negative prefix "un-" (from Old English "un-," meaning "not") with "impassioned," which derives from the Latin "impassionare" (to fill with passion). "Passion" itself comes from Latin "passio" (suffering, strong feeling), rooted in "pati" (to suffer). Over time, "impassioned" evolved to mean "filled with intense emotion," while "unimpassioned" negates this, implying emotional neutrality or objectivity. The logical progression reflects a shift from raw feeling ("passion") to controlled detachment ("unimpassioned").
Her unimpassioned response surprised everyone, given the heated debate.
The judge delivered the verdict in an unimpassioned tone.
Scientific reports should be written in an unimpassioned style.
His unimpassioned analysis of the crisis helped clarify the facts.
Despite the provocation, she remained unimpassioned and composed.