Impersonal: meaning, definitions and examples

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impersonal

 

[ ɪmˈpɜːsənəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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

neutral, objective, unbiased

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,632, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.