matter-of-fact

Definitions

Adhering strictly to facts; literal and unemotional.

Relating to or dealing with practical, everyday affairs without sentimentality.

Examples

She described the tragic accident in a surprisingly matter-of-fact tone.

His matter-of-fact response to the crisis helped keep the rest of the team calm.

He gave a matter-of-fact explanation for why he was late, leaving no room for further questions.

Synonyms

pragmatic unemotional objective practical realistic businesslike literal

Antonyms

emotional imaginative fanciful subjective sentimental dramatic enthusiastic