as in withdrawn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
But there is something cold and impersonal about assessing the moral gravity of human extinction in terms of the loss of wellbeing of all who would then not exist.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The experience felt impersonal and baldly promotional.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
As a pilgrimage for generations of Colorado families, business owners, workers and visitors, as Coors put it, the Stock Show continues to stand out with its physical fellowship, and not the impersonal commerce, Zoom calls or social media messaging that have taken over business.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
In the bathroom, all-white walls, tiles, and fixtures felt clean, luxurious, and airy, while today the look feels cold, sterile, and impersonal, Trop says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The experience felt impersonal and baldly promotional.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
As a pilgrimage for generations of Colorado families, business owners, workers and visitors, as Coors put it, the Stock Show continues to stand out with its physical fellowship, and not the impersonal commerce, Zoom calls or social media messaging that have taken over business.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
In the bathroom, all-white walls, tiles, and fixtures felt clean, luxurious, and airy, while today the look feels cold, sterile, and impersonal, Trop says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impersonal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonal
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The Flynns’ pompous neighbor, Jim Doherty, a divorcé with a withdrawn, unpleasant son, encourages Catherine’s artistic rebirth.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Off-screen, Affleck has a slightly rougher star persona, while Damon’s can be a little more withdrawn and intellectual.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, a crowd of fans — many in flannel shirts and ski caps despite an unseasonably warm February night outside — took him in politely, if a little detached.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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But despite some intriguing production, Joji still feels distant and unknowable.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t some distant future.—
Brent Saunders,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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An ordinary bettor may be guided by team loyalty, intuition, or emotion—Walters was governed by dispassionate information.—
Dan Piepenbring,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Nationally most dispassionate fans not swayed by allegiance or betting interests tend to root for the underdog.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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The association’s 20 clinical interns will travel between Orlando and Sanford to offer counseling sessions at both sites, under the supervision of a small team of social workers and licensed mental health counselors.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Alex Gavern, an assistant clinical professor of law at the University of Tulsa and an immigration attorney, said the Highway Patrol has become a primary arm of ICE enforcement in the state.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
12 Feb. 2026
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Van Valin is a sports commentator and former professional freestyle skier who has worked as a broadcaster for NBC Sports and ESPN since 2008, covering events including the Winter Olympics and X Games.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Administrators are instructed to consult with the district’s general counsel and professional standards offices if a staff member violates the policy or if clarification is needed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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And then there's Reinhardt's sinister robot sidekick Maximilian, a silent, malevolent presence who has no qualms about slicing up humans with his Swiss Army Knife-esque collection of torture devices.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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For those asking whether the Heat would prioritize minutes for its young players after Thursday’s silent trade deadline, 19-year-old guard Kasparas Jakucionis did not play on Friday despite being healthy and in uniform.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Impersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonal. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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