as in withdrawn
having or showing no emotional warmth or interest in others
The CEO was impersonal during the meeting, focusing only on the business at hand.
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Recent Examples of impersonal
Many California artists rejected Minimalism as a New York, primarily male, art movement that espoused a cool impersonal aesthetic.
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Many mental health care options are expensive, impersonal, or confusing.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The post has also prompted many viewers to respond with their own stories of awkward or impersonal rejection emails.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Without systems to capture and transfer this human insight, the organization becomes increasingly dependent on incomplete or impersonal knowledge sources.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Many mental health care options are expensive, impersonal, or confusing.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The post has also prompted many viewers to respond with their own stories of awkward or impersonal rejection emails.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Without systems to capture and transfer this human insight, the organization becomes increasingly dependent on incomplete or impersonal knowledge sources.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonal
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, the intergenerational drama revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Everyone reacts differently to a cancer diagnosis: some men may want to talk openly, others may become quiet or withdrawn.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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What about Davis, who has a lengthy injury history and underwent surgery to repair a detached retina this summer?—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Constructed in the form of a triptych, the movie tells three stories exploring relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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The film is composed of three stories, all concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent or parents, and each other.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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This crisis needs a dispassionate, neutral referee.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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The starting point in any activist situation should be dispassionate evaluation.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The clinical results released to mark the serum’s 10th anniversary reiterate the reason behind the product’s lasting power: a 23% reduction in fine lines, 28% improvement in hydration, and 43% boost in skin vitality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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How to find your VO2 max The most accurate way to calculate your VO2 max is in a clinical setting, says Tanayan.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The organization oversees 20 national events annually and offers competitive opportunities across all levels of the sport from youth and grassroots racing to professional competition.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Four celebrities left us this week, including giants like WWE professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and rocker Ozzy Osbourne, known for Black Sabbath as well as his solo work.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, is urging believers not to stay silent in the face of growing hostility, including in the United States.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Grief said at the time that the law was silent on whether tickets could be ordered online but purchased in person from a licensed retailer on a player's behalf by a broker.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Impersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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