matter-of-fact
adjective
mat·ter-of-fact
ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt 
: adhering to the unembellished facts
also
: being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
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Examples of matter-of-fact in a Sentence
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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Afterward, Williams was matter-of-fact about his emotions at the end of the game.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
Yet Hyde, who grew up in Idaho and Oregon, is matter-of-fact about his accomplishments.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
His tone was very matter-of-fact when addressing the media following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Plus, Knibb’s calm, matter-of-fact demeanor in the midst of a could-be crisis moment won hearts.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
Yet Hyde, who grew up in Idaho and Oregon, is matter-of-fact about his accomplishments.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
His tone was very matter-of-fact when addressing the media following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Plus, Knibb’s calm, matter-of-fact demeanor in the midst of a could-be crisis moment won hearts.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter-of-fact. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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