Unsentimental — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˌsen-tə-ˈmen-tᵊl/ un·sen·ti·men·tal

Meaning & Definition of Unsentimental

Unsentimental (adjective)

  1. not marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism, not sentimental

Unsentimental (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. based on, influenced by, or resulting from reason or thought rather than feelings or emotions

    "an unsentimental decision"

    "She's completely unsentimental about holidays."

    similar: aloof, bloodless, detached, indifferent, insensible, unconcerned, affectless, apathetic, cold-blooded, emotionless, impassible, impassive, numb, passionless, phlegmatic, stoic, stolid, undemonstrative, unemotional, cold, cool, dispassionate, unmoved, calm, collected, composed, imperturbable, unflappable, reserved, reticent, taciturn, bland, blank, deadpan, dry, empty, expressionless, inexpressive, stone-faced, straight-faced, vacant, wooden, enigmatic, impenetrable, inscrutable, impersonal, objective, unresponsive, hard-hearted, pitiless, unfeeling, inconsiderate, thoughtless
    opposite: gushing, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, sentimental, blazing, burning, fiery, flaming, glowing, red-hot, ardent, enthusiastic, gung ho, warm-blooded, zealous, dramatic, histrionic, melodramatic, overemotional, overheated, perfervid, compassionate, responsive, sympathetic, reactive, sensitive, demonstrative, emotional, fervent, fervid, hot-blooded, impassioned, passional, passionate, vehement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unsentimental

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unsentimental:

aloof, bloodless, detached, indifferent, insensible, unconcerned, affectless, apathetic, cold-blooded, emotionless, impassible, impassive, numb, passionless, phlegmatic, stoic, stolid, undemonstrative, unemotional, cold, cool, dispassionate, unmoved, calm, collected, composed, imperturbable, unflappable, reserved, reticent, taciturn, bland, blank, deadpan, dry, empty, expressionless, inexpressive, stone-faced, straight-faced

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unsentimental

Words with the opposite meaning of Unsentimental:

gushing, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, sentimental, blazing, burning, fiery, flaming, glowing, red-hot, ardent, enthusiastic, gung ho, warm-blooded, zealous, dramatic, histrionic, melodramatic, overemotional, overheated, perfervid, compassionate, responsive, sympathetic, reactive, sensitive, demonstrative, emotional, fervent

Word Forms of Unsentimental

Derived words: unsentimentality (noun), unsentimentally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unsentimental

First known use: 1752

Frequently Asked Questions about Unsentimental

What does "Unsentimental" mean?

"Unsentimental" means not marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism, not sentimental. As an adjective, it is defined as: not marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism, not sentimental.

What is another word for "Unsentimental"?

Other words for "Unsentimental" include aloof, bloodless, detached, indifferent, insensible, unconcerned, affectless and apathetic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unsentimental" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unsentimental"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unsentimental". Common alternatives include aloof, bloodless, detached, indifferent, insensible, unconcerned, affectless, apathetic, cold-blooded and emotionless.

What is the opposite of "Unsentimental"?

Antonyms of "Unsentimental" include gushing, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, sentimental, blazing, burning and fiery.

How do you use "Unsentimental" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unsentimental" in a sentence: "an unsentimental decision"; "She's completely unsentimental about holidays.".

Is "Unsentimental" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unsentimental" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unsentimental"?

"Unsentimental" is pronounced /ˌən-ˌsen-tə-ˈmen-tᵊl/ and divided into syllables as un·sen·ti·men·tal.

What is the origin of the word "Unsentimental"?

First known use: 1752.