Meaning & use
unsentimental
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Not influenced by or expressing sentiment or emotion; practical and unemotional.
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Her unsentimental approach to decluttering meant she threw out old photographs without hesitation.
The obituary was refreshingly unsentimental, focusing on facts rather than flowery praise.
A note on using this word
Often used approvingly to describe clear-eyed writing or decision-making that avoids excessive emotion.
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