antisentimental
Against saccharine feeling
Antisentimental describes a deliberate rejection of emotional appeal or nostalgic warmth.
An antisentimental novel avoids tugging at heartstrings; an antisentimental person resists being moved by what they see as cheap emotion.
The stance often implies skepticism toward feelings that seem manipulative or unearned: Her antisentimental approach to the memorial surprised mourners.
Emotionally detached, medically precise
- objectivePurpose or goal
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
impersonal · removed · uninvolved · reserved · cool · neutral · unattached · impartial
Doubting human goodness
- toughDurable and strong
- jadedDulled by overindulgence
- world-wearyFatigued by existence
- disillusionedFreed from false beliefs
noir · gritty · unsparing · blunt · harsh · unsoftened · unvarnished · streetwise
Examining parts methodically
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- scientificOf or using research methods
- skepticalInclined to question claims
critical · deductive · intellectual · cognitive · philosophical · enlightenment · reasoned · methodical
Low temperature state
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
- flatLacking vertical variation
- affectlessLacking emotional expression
dry · deadpan · undemonstrative · wooden · blank · restrained · controlled · subdued
Suited for real use
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
- no-nonsenseSerious and efficient
- matter-of-factUnemotional and practical
- businesslikePractical and methodical
functional · efficient · commonsensical · sensible · levelheaded · shrewd · realpolitik · hardnosed
Without visible emotion
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- stolidUnemotional and calm
resigned · composed · forbearing · enduring · accepting · equanimous · unperturbed · self-controlled
clinical
Emotionally detached, medically precise
- objectivePurpose or goal
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
distant · impersonal · removed · uninvolved · reserved · cool · neutral · unattached · impartial · standoffish
cynical
Doubting human goodness
- toughDurable and strong
- jadedDulled by overindulgence
- world-wearyFatigued by existence
disillusioned · noir · gritty · unsparing · blunt · harsh · unsoftened · unvarnished · streetwise · hard-bitten
analytical
Examining parts methodically
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- scientificOf or using research methods
skeptical · critical · deductive · intellectual · cognitive · philosophical · enlightenment · reasoned · methodical · systematic
cold
Low temperature state
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
- flatLacking vertical variation
affectless · dry · deadpan · undemonstrative · wooden · blank · restrained · controlled · subdued · unexpressive
practical
Suited for real use
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
- no-nonsenseSerious and efficient
- matter-of-factUnemotional and practical
businesslike · functional · efficient · commonsensical · sensible · levelheaded · shrewd · realpolitik · hardnosed · grounded
impassive
Without visible emotion
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
stolid · resigned · composed · forbearing · enduring · accepting · equanimous · unperturbed · self-controlled · long-suffering
antisentimentalsentimental
Excessively emotional about memories
mawkish · saccharine · emotional · mushy · weepy
antisentimentalsentimentality
Excessive tender emotion
romanticism · melodramatic · overwrought · emotionalism · tear-jerking
antisentimentalromantic
Conducive to love
sentimental · melodramatic · bathetic · overwrought · earnest
sentimental, resentment, sentiment, resent, sentiments, consenting, dissenting, unsentimental, sentimentality