as in withdrawn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
Candidates in the sector often report impersonal rejections or long periods of uncertainty, which can feel dehumanizing.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Malone is by no means an impersonal operator of systems.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Second, because scents are so highly personal, gifting a candle without awareness of the recipient’s specific tastes can feel impersonal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
In their effort to appeal to the broadest possible customer base, most demos are impersonal tutorials that sound canned, and therefore, detached from the audience.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Malone is by no means an impersonal operator of systems.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Second, because scents are so highly personal, gifting a candle without awareness of the recipient’s specific tastes can feel impersonal.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
In their effort to appeal to the broadest possible customer base, most demos are impersonal tutorials that sound canned, and therefore, detached from the audience.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for impersonal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonal
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Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn.Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The new theory posits that the monument’s stones, sourced from distant regions, served as symbols of political alliances, possibly after unrest.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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His recent tour — 17 dates across U.S. cities, mostly in 500-cap clubs — introduced him to flesh-and-blood fans who had once seemed like a distant mirage.Elias Leight, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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No doubt, there is warmth, sentiment, even yearning, in it, but there is also dispassionate observation.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Writers’ obsessions can illuminate their subjects in ways that more dispassionate approaches can’t.Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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Boost patient engagement, understanding and connection—whether that’s with a clinical care team, educational information or online community—that results in better outcomes.Andrew Schultz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Current Health Innovation Partnerships Recently, the USA and Italy have increasingly focused on digital health, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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So while social support among like-minded people is important, the quitting experience can greatly benefit from professional guidance and resources.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Here is a summary of the gender breakdown for students enrolled in each of five health care professional training programs.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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That alone makes the film a necessary watch for even those having a passing interest in dance, silent cinema, la Belle époque, lighting design, modern fashion and perhaps everything in between.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those people did not tell the detectives, choosing instead to stay silent.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Impersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonal. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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