Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
matter-of-factly
adverb
ˈmætər əv ˈfæktli
Definition
In a straightforward manner without emotion or embellishment.
Examples
- She explained the situation matter-of-factly, without any hint of her personal feelings.
- He responded matter-of-factly to the surprising news, showing no visible reaction.
Meaning
Matter-of-factly describes a way of speaking or acting that is objective, unemotional, and based on facts rather than feelings.
Synonyms
- objectively
- clinically
- unemotionally
- factually
