impersonality
Americannoun
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absence of human character or of the traits associated with the human character.
He feared the impersonality of a mechanized world.
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absence or reduction of concern for individual needs or desires.
the impersonality of a very large institution.
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lack of emotional involvement.
His work reflected a certain impersonality.
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lack of a personal agent or of a known personal agent.
the impersonality of folk art.
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the quality of not being concerned with particular persons.
the impersonality and universality of his interests.
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something that is impersonal.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of impersonality
First recorded in 1760–70; impersonal + -ity
Example Sentences
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He became known, if for anything, for his monotone impersonality.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2021
The effect is to emphasize the locations’ impersonality while also conveying a sense of intimacy.
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2021
The dark impersonality of these elements provides dramatic contrast for the fleshy, breathing vivacity of the subject’s carefully modeled head.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2019
Peck’s ballets do feel classical, in the sense that they have a certain formality and impersonality about them; they’re not gushy or overly emotive.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 29, 2019
The impersonality of the written word made it the easiest means of exchange.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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