UNRHETORICAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

unrhetorical

adjective

Definition of unrhetorical

as in unaffected

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Adjective

Researchers have long wondered why some people develop these reactions while others seem to skate by unaffected.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
Today, Putin follows essentially the same model, seeking to erode allies’ confidence in NATO’s Article 5 by relying on tactics that fall below the threshold of a conventional warfare and leave unaffected members hesitant to respond.

— Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

Majidi’s matter-of-fact style of shooting underlines the cold reality that Soulan tries to navigate, and strips away any semblance of potential didacticism.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Most UConn women’s basketball Big East games are matter-of-fact affairs.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of matter-of-fact

Adjective

The resulting songs are refreshingly straightforward, and self-aware about it.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Giving Americans $1,000 or $5,000 invested in a technology index is a straightforward idea; The source and use of the funds will likely be of great debate.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of straightforward

Adjective

The unpretentious city is dotted with temporary staffing agencies, money-wiring businesses and Mexican restaurants.

— Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026
Widow’s Bay Sorry, but that murderers’ row of unpretentious acting talent isn’t going to be topped.

— Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpretentious

Adjective

But there is a certain ascetic simplicity to this labyrinthine heritage building that remains relatively unadorned.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Eventually, the thought experiment has it, such a system would bring down the global grid and cause massive destruction, all for the simple and unadorned task of maximizing paper clip production.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of unadorned

Adjective

For example, users could ask ChatGPT to explain an article in plain English, summarize its main argument and supporting evidence, or answer questions about a YouTube video.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
Before running an unfamiliar command, paste it into a plain-text editor and compare it with the instructions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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