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Unemphatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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unemphatic

 

[ ʌnɪmˈfætɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of emphasis

The term 'unemphatic' refers to something that is expressed without emphasis or force. It describes a manner of speaking or writing that is subtle and understated, lacking in intensity or passion. This can relate to tone, delivery, or even content that does not aim to attract attention or convey urgency. In conversations, an unemphatic statement might be clear but gives off a sense of neutrality. Such communication can sometimes lead to misunderstandings when the emotional weight is expected but not delivered.

Synonyms

dispassionate, indifferent, neutral, subdued, unemotional

Examples of usage

  • His unemphatic tone indicated he wasn't interested.
  • The article had an unemphatic approach to the sensitive topic.
  • She made an unemphatic request for help.
  • In contrast to her usual enthusiasm, her remarks were quite unemphatic.

Translations

Translations of the word "unemphatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despretensioso

🇮🇳 निर्णायक

🇩🇪 unemphatisch

🇮🇩 tidak menekankan

🇺🇦 неемфатичний

🇵🇱 nieemfatyczny

🇯🇵 強調のない

🇫🇷 non emphatique

🇪🇸 no enfático

🇹🇷 vurgusuz

🇰🇷 강조하지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مؤكد

🇨🇿 neemfatický

🇸🇰 neemfatický

🇨🇳 无强调的

🇸🇮 neemfatičen

🇮🇸 óhagný

🇰🇿 күшейтпейтін

🇬🇪 არაფორმალური

🇦🇿 vurgusuz

🇲🇽 no enfático

Word origin

The word 'unemphatic' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'emphatic'. 'Emphatic' derives from the Greek word 'emphasis', meaning 'to show or demonstrate'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, evolving to describe the quality of being strong or forceful in expression. The prefix 'un-' was added to denote the opposite, thereby forming 'unemphatic' to address the lack of such intensity. Over time, this term has become useful in describing communication styles in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,107, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.