IMPERSONAL Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

impersonal

adjective

Definition of impersonal

as in withdrawn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 To him, being late was serious enough to warrant a phone call, and a text felt too casual and impersonal. — Jeff Leblanc, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Southern interior designers agree that certain popular features read as too trendy, dated, or impersonal and must be removed to ensure that a space will hold up for the long haul. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Some job seekers say AI interviews can feel impersonal, stilted, and downright insulting. — Sarah Jackson juhohn Lee, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 The words themselves convey closeness, but the source of the message remains impersonal. — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impersonal

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Adjective

In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Definition of withdrawn

Adjective

There’s also an indoor-outdoor dog run, as well as a detached guesthouse with its own kitchen and bath and a seven-car garage sporting a Tesla charging station.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Her doctors did not recommend chemotherapy given the tumor’s small size, early stage and other clinical features.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
With fewer total measures, remaining clinical scores carry significantly more weight toward a plan’s final 1-to-5 star rating.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of clinical

Adjective

Once such fallacious arguments were enthusiastically embraced, the horror of the Shoah was not far distant.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
While officials insist the demolitions are a non-negotiable step toward revitalizing the corridor along Old National Highway, the families and owners left in the wake of the bulldozers say true recovery remains a distant promise.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

For Hobby, delays in state funding for her college expenses — and now her professional licensing — slowed her progress toward a better-paying career.

— Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Second, as the nation grew wealthier, other employment opportunities for women emerged in the service economy — in retail, restaurants, leisure and hospitality, and even some professional services.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of professional

Adjective

Final Thoughts The Hisense 8,000 BTU UltraSlim Smart Inverter is a standout window air conditioner that effortlessly balances sleek design, near-silent operation, and top-tier performance.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
The California Democratic Party opposes the measure, but many of its leading officials have stayed silent.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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