unemotive
Showing no feeling
Unemotive describes someone or something that shows little emotion or feeling.
An unemotive response is measured and restrained rather than passionate.
The word often describes people who remain calm and detached: He gave an unemotive account of the accident.
Unlike unemotional, which suggests a general lack of feeling, unemotive tends to emphasize outward expression—what's shown rather than what's felt.
Showing no feeling
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- blankWithout marks or content
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
stolid · poker-faced · stone-faced · unreadable · inscrutable · wooden · vacant · flat
Without feeling or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
dispassionate · uncaring · unmoved · unaffected · unbothered · insouciant · lackadaisical · listless
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
- remoteDistant or controller
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- reservedRestrained in manner
cool · standoffish · disengaged · removed · disconnected · impersonal · uninvolved · inaccessible
Impossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
composed · collected · unruffled · unfazed · levelheaded · even-keeled · steady · stable
expressionless
Showing no feeling
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- blankWithout marks or content
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
stoic · stolid · poker-faced · stone-faced · unreadable · inscrutable · wooden · vacant · flat · affectless
apathetic
Without feeling or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
blasé · dispassionate · uncaring · unmoved · unaffected · unbothered · insouciant · lackadaisical · listless · passionless
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
reserved · cool · standoffish · disengaged · removed · disconnected · impersonal · uninvolved · inaccessible · untouchable
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- sereneUntroubled and composed
tranquil · composed · collected · unruffled · unfazed · levelheaded · even-keeled · steady · stable · equanimous
unemotiveemotive
Arousing strong feelings
expressive · demonstrative · emotional · effusive · passionate
unemotivepassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
impassioned · fervent · intense · fiery · ardent