as in withdrawn
having or showing no emotional warmth or interest in others
The CEO was impersonal during the meeting, focusing only on the business at hand.
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Recent Examples of impersonal
Being online can be impersonal, so when shooting your shot on a dating app, give more than a simple hey/hi.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
However, utilitarianism is often criticized for its impersonal approach.
—Vamsi Vemoori, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Diners harken back to a simpler time in American life before the rise of hurried drive-thrus and impersonal delivery services.
—Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Like other Vanguard Properties offices, the Montclair location is made up of professionals who prefer to work in person, surrounded by highly experienced peers, rather than in satellite offices or the large, impersonal headquarters of national real estate conglomerates.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
However, utilitarianism is often criticized for its impersonal approach.
—Vamsi Vemoori, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Diners harken back to a simpler time in American life before the rise of hurried drive-thrus and impersonal delivery services.
—Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Like other Vanguard Properties offices, the Montclair location is made up of professionals who prefer to work in person, surrounded by highly experienced peers, rather than in satellite offices or the large, impersonal headquarters of national real estate conglomerates.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonal
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When Marnie Was There A subtle, rewarding story about adolescence and identity based on a 1967 novel of the same name by British author Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There follows Anna, a shy and withdrawn girl who struggles to connect to anyone.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
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Mara, though initially more withdrawn, eventually gives in to his charms, even though Matt isn’t exactly a typical leading man.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
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Listed for the first time this year, the 61-acre property includes a sprawling mansion, a greenhouse, and a detached garage with room for up to 20 cars.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Take their approach to motherhood: While Cleo seems almost blinded by her devotion to her sons, Maddie is more detached from her teenage son, Seth.Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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Sinema fell to a distant third in public polling before formally quitting the race in March.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decision fell to the House of Representatives, where a string of backroom machinations made John Quincy Adams president and distant runner-up Henry Clay the Secretary of State.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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David Hume chimed in, two centuries later, to argue that judgments of right and wrong emanate from emotion and social conditioning, not the dispassionate application of reason.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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Her protagonist, Sadie Smith, is another dispassionate observer, but one who appears to have far more independence and agency than her predecessors.Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2024
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States are also considering factors such as concerns about adherence, the need for clinical criteria and potential side effects.Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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One challenge clinical research organizations face during the holidays is delayed decision-making, as key stakeholders are often unavailable or focused on year-end priorities.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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My first professional job was at the Royal Shakespeare Company.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Wearing a dark grey suit, Williams mostly sat silent and stared ahead as the Trans’ relatives spoke Tuesday.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Impersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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