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dispassionately
[dis-pash-uh-nit] 
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objectively
[uhb-jek-tiv]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | impartially |
| Synonyms: | considerately, detachedly, disinterestedly, dispassionately, equitably, evenhandedly, indifferently, justly, neutrally, on the up and up, open-mindedly, soberly, squarely, with an open mind, with impartiality, with objectivity, without favor, without prejudice |
| Antonyms: | emotionally, subjectively |
| Main Entry: | neutrally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | impartially |
| Synonyms: | disinterestedly, dispassionately, equally, indifferently, objectively, unbiasedly |
| Main Entry: | patiently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | suffering without complaint |
| Synonyms: | bravely, calmly, dispassionately, enduringly, forbearingly, impassively, imperturbably, meekly, quietly, resignedly, submissively, tolerantly |
| Main Entry: | in cold blood |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an unemotional manner |
| Synonyms: | calculatedly, callously, coldheartedly, coldly, cruelly, deliberately, dispassionately, heartlessly, indifferently, intentionally, premeditatedly, ruthlessly, unemotionally, unfeelingly, with full intent |
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| Concept: | Right. |
| Category: | 1. Moral obligations |
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-nouns
right; what ought to be, what should be; fitness; summum jus., justice, equity; equitableness; propriety; fair play, impartiality, measure for measure, give and take, lex talionis., Astraea, Nemesis, Themis., scales of justice, evenhanded justice, karma; suum cuique; clear stage, fair field and no favor., morals (duty); law; honor (probity); virtue.
-verbs
be right; stand to reason., see justice done, see one righted, see fair play; do justice to; recompense (reward); bold the scales even, give and take; serve one right, put the saddle on the right horse; give every one his due, give the devil his due; audire alteram partem., deserve (be entitled to).
-adjectives
right, good; just, reasonable; fit; equal, equable, equatable; evenhanded, fair., legitimate, justifiable, rightful; as it should be, as it ought to be; lawful (permitted), (legal) [more]. deserved [more].
-adverbs
rightly; au-bon droit, au bon droit, in justice, in equity, in reason., without distinction of persons, without regard to persons, without respect to persons; upon even terms.
-phrases
Dieu et mon droit; "in equal scale weighing delight and dole" [Hamlet]; justitia cuum cuique distribuit [Cicero]; justititiae soror incorrupta fides; justitia virtutem
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| Antonyms: | wrong |
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