as in withdrawn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on a 1967 novel of the same name by British author Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There follows Anna, a shy and withdrawn girl who struggles to connect to anyone.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023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Mara, though initially more withdrawn, eventually gives in to his charms, even though Matt isn’t exactly a typical leading man.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
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The families later learned through their teens’ text messages that the two decided to park in the detached garage that the Lees mostly used for storage, Merle explained.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 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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Wells, who is 60 years old, has averaged almost a book a year for more than three decades, ranging from palace intrigues to excursions into distant worlds populated by shapeshifters.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Heavy snow may fall in one spot while the sun shines a mile or two distant in either direction.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Writers’ obsessions can illuminate their subjects in ways that more dispassionate approaches can’t.Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 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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The union represents radiological professionals, physical therapists, medical assistants, social workers and other classifications who work for the clinical operation of Michigan Medicine.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at the George Washington University.Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2024, the wives and girlfriends of professional athletes—also known as WAGs—are more than just an extension of their partner or a trophy item sitting in the stands.Glamour, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Nanu Arc has a vintage feel with modern capabilities like a gradual wake alarm, silent clock movement, and a fully repairable build.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Near the end of the last chorus, the instruments go respectfully silent as the narrator makes his confession a capella.Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Impersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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