Unemotional Meaning in English

word

US

ˌənəˈmoʊʃənəɫ/, /ˌəniˈmoʊʃənəɫ

uhn-uh-MOH-shuh-nuhl

UK

ʌnɪmˈəʊʃənəl

un-ih-MOH-shuh-nuhl

Definition

Describes someone who does not show feelings or emotions, or seems not to be affected by emotions.

Usage & Nuances

Typically neutral or slightly negative; often used to describe people in formal, professional, or stressful situations. Similar to 'detached', but 'unemotional' focuses more on not displaying feelings. Commonly used as critique when more emotion is expected.

• Spanish: sin emociones - inexpresivo
• Portuguese (BR): sem emoção - impassível
• Portuguese (PT): sem emoção - impassível
• Chinese (Simplified): 无感情的 - 冷漠的
• Chinese (Traditional): 無感情的 - 冷漠的
• Hindi: भावनाहीन - निष्प्रभावी
• Arabic: غير عاطفي - جامد
• Bengali: নির্বিকার - আবেগহীন
• Russian: безэмоциональный - невозмутимый
• Japanese: 感情を表に出さない - 無感情な
• Vietnamese: không biểu lộ cảm xúc - vô cảm
• Korean: 무표정한 - 감정이 없는
• Turkish: duygusuz - duygularını göstermeyen
• Urdu: بے جذبات - غیر جذباتی
• Indonesian: tidak emosional - tanpa emosi

Example Sentences

She gave an unemotional response to the news.

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He remained unemotional during the whole meeting.

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Her face looked unemotional.

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It’s hard to tell what he’s thinking—he’s so unemotional.

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The manager stayed unemotional no matter how angry the customers got.

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She tried to sound unemotional, but I knew she was hurt.

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