impersonal
Translation
impersonal
Examples
The office had a cold, impersonal atmosphere.
The office had a cold, impersonal atmosphere.
Please write an impersonal report of the events.
Please write an impersonal report of the events.
Grammar Patterns
impersonal + noun lacking human warmth or feeling It was an impersonal email from the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detached, objective, cold; Antonyms: personal, warm, friendly
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'personal'. Literally means 'not personal'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'im-' (not) + 'personal'. It's easy to remember it means 'not personal'.