Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impersonal
adjective
/ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/
Definition
Not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings.
Examples
- Many bureaucratic procedures feel impersonal and unwelcoming.
- The author’s writing style is quite impersonal, focusing on facts rather than emotions.
- In an impersonal relationship, interactions are formal and lack warmth.
Meaning
The term describes something that is distant and lacking in emotional connection or personal influence.
Synonyms
- detached
- objective
- unemotional
- neutral
- aloof
