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Impersonally: meaning, definitions and examples

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impersonally

 

[ ɪmˈpɜːrsənəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

neutral tone

Impersonally refers to an approach or manner that is devoid of personal feelings, biases, or emotional involvement. It denotes communication or interaction where one's personal opinions or affections are intentionally kept aside. This term is often used in contexts such as business, news reporting, and formal discussions where neutrality is essential. Speaking impersonally can help one maintain professionalism and objectivity.

Synonyms

dispassionately, neutrally, objectively

Examples of usage

  • The reporter wrote impersonally about the event to ensure neutrality.
  • In her speech, she spoke impersonally to convey the facts without bias.
  • He responded impersonally to avoid any emotional response.
  • The review was conducted impersonally to evaluate the subject fairly.

Translations

Translations of the word "impersonally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impessoalmente

🇮🇳 निजी रूप से नहीं

🇩🇪 unpersönlich

🇮🇩 secara impersonal

🇺🇦 безособово

🇵🇱 bezosobowo

🇯🇵 非個人的に

🇫🇷 impersonnellement

🇪🇸 imparcialmente

🇹🇷 kişisel olarak değil

🇰🇷 비인격적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير شخصي

🇨🇿 neosobně

🇸🇰 neosobne

🇨🇳 非个人地

🇸🇮 neosebno

🇮🇸 ópersónulega

🇰🇿 жеке емес

🇬🇪 არამხოლოდ პირადად

🇦🇿 şəxsi olmadan

🇲🇽 de manera impersonal

Etymology

The word 'impersonally' is derived from the adjective 'impersonal', which comes from the Latin word 'impersonalis', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'personal' relates to a person. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century. Its usage serves to distinguish communication that is free from individual bias or emotional impact. 'Impersonally' gained prominence in professional and academic contexts where objectivity is paramount in assessment and reporting. The evolution of the term reflects a broader cultural shift towards valuing impartiality in various fields, particularly in journalism and academia.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,561 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.