matter-of-fact
adjective
mat·ter-of-fact
ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt 
: adhering to the unembellished facts
also
: being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
Examples of matter-of-fact in a Sentence
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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When things go sour, both kids spew insults and indignation with a matter-of-fact insolence.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Potentially a matter-of-fact statement, but the meaning was lost to thousands of viewers looking in live.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Judge Gregory Carro, matter-of-fact in his decision after a lengthy discussion with prosecutors and defense lawyers at the bench, said the state trial could be delayed until Sept 8 if an appeal delays the federal trial.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Emmanwori speaks with a matter-of-fact confidence that’s not boastful.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Potentially a matter-of-fact statement, but the meaning was lost to thousands of viewers looking in live.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Judge Gregory Carro, matter-of-fact in his decision after a lengthy discussion with prosecutors and defense lawyers at the bench, said the state trial could be delayed until Sept 8 if an appeal delays the federal trial.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Emmanwori speaks with a matter-of-fact confidence that’s not boastful.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter-of-fact. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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