Definition

Not showing or expressing strong feelings or emotions, especially in a way that is overly sentimental.

Example

He took an unsentimental approach to the project, focusing only on the facts and figures.

Conversation

I really admire how you can be so unsentimental about things.

Thanks! I think it helps me make decisions more easily.

Yeah, sometimes I wish I could be more unsentimental instead of getting attached.

It definitely has its benefits, but I also think feelings have their place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsentimental → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sentimental" (from Latin "sentimentalis", meaning of feeling or emotion). The word "unsentimental" means not having or showing strong feelings or emotions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'feelings' ('sentimentalis') — that's why unsentimental describes someone who doesn't show strong emotions.

Visually Confused Words