Impersonal: meaning, definitions and examples
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impersonal
[ ɪmˈpɜːsənəl ]
used in a formal or professional setting
Not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings. Not existing as a person or having human characteristics. Designed to seem like someone else, especially for fraudulent purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It is important to remain impersonal when making business decisions.
- The report should be written in an impersonal tone.
- The impersonal nature of the law allows for equal treatment of all individuals.
- An impersonal email was sent to all employees regarding the new policy.
- His impersonal demeanor made it difficult to connect with him.
psychology
A type of pronoun that does not refer to any specific person.
Synonyms
indefinite pronoun
Examples of usage
- In the sentence 'It is raining,' 'it' is an impersonal pronoun.
- Impersonal pronouns are commonly used in weather-related expressions.
Translations
Translations of the word "impersonal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impessoal
🇮🇳 अव्यक्तिगत
🇩🇪 unpersönlich
🇮🇩 tidak pribadi
🇺🇦 неособистий
🇵🇱 bezosobowy
🇯🇵 非個人的
🇫🇷 impersonnel
🇪🇸 impersonal
🇹🇷 kişisel olmayan
🇰🇷 비인격적
🇸🇦 غير شخصي
🇨🇿 neosobní
🇸🇰 neosobný
🇨🇳 非个人的
🇸🇮 neosebno
🇮🇸 ópersónulegur
🇰🇿 жеке емес
🇬🇪 უპროცესო
🇦🇿 şəxsi olmayan
🇲🇽 impersonal
Etymology
The word 'impersonal' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'without', and the word 'personal'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century, primarily used in the context of philosophy and psychology to describe things devoid of personal feelings or attributes. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader range of contexts, including business, law, and communication.
See also: personalization, personalize, personalized, personalizing.