Definition

Not relating to or showing personal feelings; lacking a personal connection or reference.

Example

The report was written in an impersonal tone, focusing only on the facts without any emotional language.

Conversation

I feel like the feedback I got was a bit too impersonal for my taste.

Yeah, it didn't really address my concerns either.

Right? It’s frustrating when people are so impersonal about important issues.

Totally, I prefer when someone actually connects with the topic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impersonal → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "personal" (from Latin "personalis", meaning relating to a person). The word "impersonal" means not relating to a specific person or lacking personal connection.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being connected to something 'relating to a person' ('personal'). This helps you remember that 'impersonal' means something that does not relate to a specific person.

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