intrigue
nounA secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.
Secret scheme
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adjectiveLacking energy, distinction, or interest.
objectivity
nounJudgment guided by evidence rather than personal feelings or interests.
Evidence-guided judgment
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partial
adjectiveFavoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.
Showing favoritism
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perfunctory
adjectiveDone routinely with little care, interest, or attention.
philistine
nounA person described disparagingly as dismissive of artistic or intellectual interests.
prudential
adjectiveGuided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.
self-absorbed
adjectivePreoccupied with one's own thoughts, concerns, or interests.
trite
adjectiveOverused to the point of losing interest or force.
unbiased
adjectiveNot distorted by a personal preference or prejudice.
unenthusiastic
adjectiveShowing little excitement, eagerness, or interest.
vapid
adjectiveDull, empty, and lacking interest or substance.
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