Unemotional

/ˌʌn.ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not displaying or expressing emotions.

Despite the tragedy, she remained unemotional and focused on her work.

Lacking in emotional response or reaction.

His unemotional demeanor during the presentation surprised everyone.

Characterized by a lack of passion or enthusiasm.

The debate was heated, but he maintained his unemotional stance throughout.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'emotional' from 'emotion'.

keep a stiff upper lip

to remain calm and not show emotions in difficult situations

bottle up emotions

to hide or suppress feelings instead of expressing them

have a heart of stone

to be emotionally unresponsive or unfeeling

stoicism

the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

indifference

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

cold fish

He’s such a cold fish; he never shows any feelings.

stone-faced

She remained stone-faced even after hearing the shocking news.