Definition

Not showing or expressing strong feelings or emotions; calm and rational.

Example

She remained unemotional during the meeting, even when discussing difficult topics.

Conversation

I noticed you seemed pretty unemotional during the movie last night.

Yeah, I just didn't connect with the characters at all.

I guess some people are more unemotional when it comes to films.

True, but I still enjoy a good story, even if I don’t feel much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unemotional → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "emotional" (from Latin "emotio" meaning a movement or stirring). The word "unemotional" means not showing or feeling emotions, indicating a lack of emotional response.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling or showing any 'stirring' ('emotio') — that's why unemotional means lacking emotion.

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