unemotional

/ˌʌnɪˈməʊʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnɪˈməʊʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-i-ˈmō-sh(ə-)nəl/ (ame, mw)

unemotional — adjective

  • unemotionalpositive
  • more unemotionalcomparative
  • most unemotionalsuperlative

1. behaving or speaking in a way that shows no strong feelings, even in a situation

1.形容詞B2
釋義

behaving or speaking in a way that shows no strong feelings, even in a situation where most people would naturally show them, which can seem odd or unfriendly to others.

例句

Adina remained completely unemotional when the judge read the guilty verdict.

remain unemotional + situation where emotion expected

The CEO's unemotional tone during the apology made the staff feel uneasy.

同義詞
  • cold

    stronger negative tone, suggests lack of human warmth

  • detached

    implies mental separation or distance from the situation

  • impassive

    specifically describes a lack of visible facial expression

  • unresponsive

    focuses on lack of reaction to what is happening

反義詞
  • emotional

    showing strong feelings openly

  • expressive

    clearly showing feelings through face or voice

  • passionate

    showing very strong feelings about something

文法句型

seem/appear/remain + unemotional

unemotional + noun (tone, voice, face, report)

用法筆記

Describes observable outward behaviour (tone of voice, facial expression, manner) rather than internal emotional state. Often carries a mildly negative judgment when used about a person's reaction to an event that would normally provoke feelings.

常見錯誤

❌My boss is unemotional to my problems.
✅My boss seemed unemotional when I told him about my problems.
💡unemotional describes how someone appears in a situation, not how they feel about something.

2. using facts and careful thought rather than personal feelings when forming an op

2.形容詞B2
釋義

using facts and careful thought rather than personal feelings when forming an opinion or making a choice.

例句

The committee made an unemotional decision based on test scores and attendance records.

make + unemotional + decision + based on [facts]

Darius prefers an unemotional approach to investing, looking only at the numbers.

unemotional + approach to + noun/gerund

同義詞
  • objective

    more general term, stresses reliance on observable facts

  • dispassionate

    formal tone, emphasizes cool-headedness and lack of bias

  • rational

    focuses on logical reasoning, even when emotions exist

  • impartial

    emphasizes fairness and lack of favouritism

反義詞

文法句型

unemotional + noun (decision, analysis, review, assessment)

make/give + unemotional + noun

用法筆記

Used to describe decisions, analyses, or professional judgments guided by facts rather than personal feelings. Positive or neutral in tone — unlike sense 1, this sense implies desirable objectivity. Commonly found in business, legal, and academic contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The judge must be unemotional and never show any feelings.
✅The judge gave an unemotional ruling based on the law and the evidence.
💡this sense describes decisions and analyses (not people), and the focus is on logic rather than feelings.