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unemotionally

|un/e/mo/tion/al/ly|

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/ˌʌnɪˈmoʊʃənəli/

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/ˌʌnɪˈməʊʃənəli/

(unemotional)

emotionless

Base FormAdverb
unemotionalunemotionally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unemotionally' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'emotional,' which comes from the Latin 'emovere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'

Historical Evolution

'emovere' transformed into the French word 'émouvoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emotional' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move out or stir,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to emotions.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows no emotion or feeling.

She spoke unemotionally about the tragic event.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41