Definition

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

Example

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

Conversation

I found his explanation a bit unemphatic, don't you think?

Yeah, it lacked the enthusiasm I expected.

Exactly! I prefer when people are more passionate about their ideas.

Me too, it makes the conversation much more engaging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unemphatic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "emphatic" (from Greek "emphatikos", meaning to show or express strongly). The word "unemphatic" means not expressing something strongly or without emphasis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') showing something 'strongly' ('emphatic') — that's why unemphatic means lacking strong expression.

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