Detachment
Detachment noun - Lack of favoritism toward one side or another.
Usage example: the judge showed commendable detachment when deciding the controversial case
Penchant is an antonym for detachment.
Penchant
Penchant noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: a penchant for sitting by the window and staring moodily off into space
Detachment is an antonym for penchant.
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