Matter-of-fact synonyms | Best 69 synonyms for matter-of-fact

literal

The definition of literal is a translation that strictly follows the exact words.

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imaginative (antonym)

The definition of imaginative is having or showing creativeness or resourcefulness.

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sober

Abstaining from or habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic drink or other intoxicants:

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feasible

Logical; likely:

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practical (related)

Manifested in or involving practice:

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commonplace

Neither new nor interesting; obvious or ordinary

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unexciting

Not exciting

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pedestrian

Going or performed on foot:

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hard

Oppressive or unjust in nature or effect:

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impassive

The definition of impassive is someone who is calm and not feeling pain.

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arid

The definition of arid is land that does not have enough water to support the growth of plants.

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calm

(Of water) with little waves on the surface.

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cold

Chilled by refrigeration or ice:

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direct

Effected by action of the voters, rather than through elected representatives or delegates:

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frank

(Medicine) unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident

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impersonal

Showing no emotion or personality:

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pragmatic

The definition of pragmatic is practical or logical.

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realistic

The definition of realistic is someone who has a good grip on the reality of a situation and understands what can and cannot be done, something that is a practical, achievable idea, or something that resembles the actual truth about life.

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unaffected

Not changed, affected, or influenced

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unemotional

Showing little or no feeling.

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unimaginative

Not imaginative

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dry

No longer wet:

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dull

Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.

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nonchalant

Without warmth or enthusiasm; showing cool lack of concern; casually indifferent

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plain

Straightforward; frank or candid:

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plain-speaking

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straight-thinking

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straightforward

The definition of straightforward is honest, direct and to the point.

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unimpassioned

Not impassioned; lacking passion; without emotion.

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unromantic

Not romantic

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literal minded

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down-to-earth

Not overly ornate; simple in style.

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emotional (antonym)

Arousing or intended to arouse the emotions:

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lively (antonym)

Quick-paced:

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aseptic

Using methods to protect against infection by pathogenic microorganisms:

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colorless

Lacking variety or interest; dull

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drab

Of a light olive brown or khaki color.

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earthbound

Unimaginative or mundane

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flat

Having a flat heel or no heel

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flavorless

Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.

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lackluster

Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality

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lifeless

That never had life; inanimate

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lusterless

Lacking distinction, radiance, or vitality; dull:

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spiritless

Lacking spirit, energy, or vigor; listless; depressed

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stodgy

Drab, unfashionable, or unattractive

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uninspired

Not inspired; lacking spirit, creativity, zest, etc.; dull

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hardheaded

The definition of hardheaded is someone who is stubborn, or someone who is practical rather than sentimental.

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tough-minded

Not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality; steadfast in one's actions, commitments, beliefs, etc.

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excite (related)

Lacking liveliness, charm, or surprise

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real (related)

Free of pretense, falsehood, or affectation:

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attitude (related)

With little or no emotion or expression

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question of fact

An issue in dispute that is left to the jury to resolve, because it is not clearly covered by any law. A judge then rules on what the law says must be done. Questions of fact are usually decided in lower courts rather than on appeal. See also fact-finder.

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unartistic

Not artistic.

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objective

Existing independent of or external to the mind; actual or real:

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prosaic

The definition of prosaic is something boring, ordinary or common.

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