unemotional
Showing no feeling
Unemotional describes someone who shows little feeling or reaction.
An unemotional person remains calm and composed where others might cry, rage, or celebrate: She delivered the bad news in an unemotional tone.
The word can suggest admirable steadiness or troubling detachment, depending on context.
Purpose or goal
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- uninvolvedNot taking part
- neutralNot favoring any side
unbiased · disinterested · impersonal · removed · distant · businesslike · professional · scientific
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- frigidExtremely and intensely cold
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
- frostyCold or unwelcoming
- glacialOf frozen rivers
chilly · distant · unfeeling · unaffectionate · hardhearted · callous · stony · cold-blooded
Without feeling or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
lackadaisical · uninterested · incurious · bored · unmotivated · disengaged · uninspired · halfhearted
Based on valid reasoning
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- cerebralRelating to intellect
- intellectualConcerning thought and reason
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
levelheaded · clearheaded · sensible · reasoned · measured · calculating · cool-headed · sober
Impossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- calmFree from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
serene · equanimous · self-controlled · forbearing · resigned · accepting · uncomplaining · patient
Showing no feeling
- blankWithout marks or content
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
- poker-facedShowing no emotion
stony-faced · wooden · vacant · inscrutable · unreadable · flat · stolid · sphinx-like
objective
Purpose or goal
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- uninvolvedNot taking part
neutral · unbiased · disinterested · impersonal · removed · distant · businesslike · professional · scientific · matter-of-fact
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
glacial · chilly · distant · unfeeling · unaffectionate · hardhearted · callous · stony · cold-blooded · unloving
apathetic
Without feeling or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
insouciant · lackadaisical · uninterested · incurious · bored · unmotivated · disengaged · uninspired · halfhearted · tepid
logical
Based on valid reasoning
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- cerebralRelating to intellect
- intellectualConcerning thought and reason
pragmatic · levelheaded · clearheaded · sensible · reasoned · measured · calculating · cool-headed · sober · dispassionate
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- calmFree from agitation
composed · serene · equanimous · self-controlled · forbearing · resigned · accepting · uncomplaining · patient · long-suffering
expressionless
Showing no feeling
- blankWithout marks or content
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
poker-faced · stony-faced · wooden · vacant · inscrutable · unreadable · flat · stolid · sphinx-like · mask-like
- detachmentdetached, dispassion, disengaged, indifference, apathy
- Coldfrigid, frozen, icy, freezing, chilly
- cold-heartedcallous, cold, cold-blooded, cold-hearted, cruel
- viewpoint traitsimpartial, objective, biased, neutral, subjective
unemotionalemotional
Showing strong feelings
demonstrative · expressive · effusive · excitable · emotive
unemotionalpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
fervent · fervid · impassioned · ardent · fiery
unemotionalsensitive
Easily affected emotionally
caring · warm · tender · compassionate · empathetic