Definition

Not expressing emphasis or strong feelings; lacking intensity or forcefulness.

Example

His nonemphatic response made it clear that he was not very interested in the topic.

Conversation

I noticed your response was quite nonemphatic during the meeting.

Yeah, I was trying to stay neutral about the topic.

I think that approach can be good sometimes, though.

Definitely, but I feel like I should be more assertive next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonemphatic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "emphatic" (from Greek "emphatikos", meaning expressive or forceful). The word "nonemphatic" means not expressive or forceful, indicating a lack of emphasis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') combined with 'expressive' ('emphatic') to remember that 'nonemphatic' means lacking emphasis.

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