matter of fact

Plain and literal

Matter of fact describes a tone or manner that is straightforward, unemotional, and focused on facts rather than feelings: She delivered the news in a matter-of-fact way.

Someone matter-of-fact isn't cold—just practical and unembellished.

As a noun phrase without hyphens, a matter of fact is simply something that is true: It's a matter of fact that the earth orbits the sun.

demeanor

unemotional

Lacking outward feeling

dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
detachedApart or uninvolved
impassiveWithout visible emotion

stoic · clinical · sober · dry · stolid · phlegmatic · aloof · unflappable · composed · deadpan

directness

straightforward

Clear and uncomplicated

bluntDull or tactlessly direct
plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
frankOpen and direct

candid · unvarnished · no-nonsense · terse · brusque · curt · unembellished · unadorned · bare · stark

pragmatic

practical

Suited for real use

realisticTrue to life
down-to-earthPractical and without pretension
sensibleShowing good judgment

levelheaded · hardheaded · commonsense · businesslike · utilitarian · functional · prosaic · unromantic · unidealistic · grounded

factual

accurate

Conforming to fact

truthfulAccurate and sincere
objectivePurpose or goal
verifiableAble to be proven

literal · precise · exact · correct · authentic · documented · substantiated · verified · confirmed · evidential

matter of fact

unemotional

straightforward

practical

accurate

matter of fact

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