unemotionally
unemotionally — adverb
1. in a calm way that hides or does not involve any emotion, especially when descri
in a calm way that hides or does not involve any emotion, especially when describing or reacting to something that might usually upset or excite someone.
Soraya described the car accident unemotionally, focusing only on the facts of what happened.
adverb modifies 'described' for factual reporting
The nurse spoke unemotionally when she told Mert about the test results from the lab.
Bao listened unemotionally to the customer's angry complaint about the delayed shipment.
Talia reported the theft of her bicycle unemotionally, as if such things happened every day.
- dispassionately
more formal; suggests a deliberate effort to be fair and objective
- impassively
focuses on showing no facial expression or reaction
- stoically
implies enduring something difficult without complaint or emotion
- coldly
often more negative, suggesting a lack of warmth or sympathy
- emotionally
in a way that shows strong feelings
- passionately
with intense emotion or enthusiasm
文法句型
unemotionally + verb (describe, speak, listen, report, react)
用法筆記
Frequently paired with verbs of communication (describe, speak, report, state, say, listen, react) where the speaker deliberately controls or suppresses emotional display. The adverb usually comes between the subject and the verb, or at the end of the clause.
常見錯誤
unemotionally — adjective
- unemotionallypositive
- more unemotionallycomparative
- most unemotionallysuperlative
1. showing no emotion in your face, voice, or behavior in a situation where other p
showing no emotion in your face, voice, or behavior in a situation where other people might express strong feelings.
Luca's face remained completely unemotional as the judge read out the guilty verdict.
predicative adjective after 'remained'
The diplomat gave an unemotional account of the tense negotiations between the two countries.
Sana listened to her sister's bad news with an unemotional expression that surprised everyone.
Romi's unemotional voice on the phone made me wonder if she was angry or tired.
- expressionless
focuses specifically on the face showing no emotion
- blank
suggests a complete lack of expression, sometimes from shock
- impassive
like unemotional but more formal and often suggests deliberate control
- emotional
showing strong feelings openly
- expressive
clearly showing one's feelings through face or voice
文法句型
be unemotional
unemotional + noun (face, voice, manner, account)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (CALM NATURE): sense 1 describes a temporary state or reaction in a specific situation, whereas sense 2 describes a person's permanent character. 'He was unemotional during the meeting' (sense 1) vs 'He is an unemotional person' (sense 2).
2. describing a person who is naturally calm and not easily excited, upset, or move
describing a person who is naturally calm and not easily excited, upset, or moved by emotional events.
The hostage negotiator was a quiet, unemotional man who never raised his voice.
personality trait described with 'was'
Brandon is so unemotional that his friends tease him for never crying at sad movies.
Nila never knew her boyfriend's mood — his unemotional nature made him hard to read.
The new manager's unemotional style made some employees feel he did not care about them.
- stoical
suggests enduring hardship without complaining; more admirable
- phlegmatic
more formal; describes a calm, slow-to-anger temperament
- reserved
focuses on keeping feelings private rather than lacking them
文法句型
be + unemotional (personality trait)
用法筆記
This sense describes a stable personality trait, not a temporary state. When describing someone's character, 'cold' or 'distant' may carry a negative judgment that 'unemotional' does not necessarily have.
常見錯誤
3. based on facts, reason, and clear thinking rather than on personal feelings or s
based on facts, reason, and clear thinking rather than on personal feelings or sentimental attachments.
Trang made an unemotional decision to sell the bakery her family had owned for decades.
unemotional + decision — logic overriding sentiment
The journalist's unemotional analysis of the war focused entirely on economic and political factors.
Lawyer Ife took an unemotional view of the fraud case, reading only the bank records and witness statements.
Paloma gave an unemotional review of the company's finances, cutting all unnecessary expenses.
- emotional
based on or influenced by feelings
- subjective
influenced by personal opinions and feelings
文法句型
unemotional + noun (analysis, approach, decision, review)
用法筆記
Unlike senses 1 and 2, this sense describes the nature of a thought process or evaluation — not a person's demeanor. It is most common in professional, academic, or analytical contexts.