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.
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'emotional' from 'emotion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Slang Meanings
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.