Englisch

impersonally

gb/ɪmpɚsənəli/ us/ɪmpɚsənəli/
C1 Englisch
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adverb C1 property
1

in a detached, objective way

In a way that is not personal or emotional.

Verwendungsmuster: [do something] impersonally
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes use *impersonal* (adjective) where *impersonally* (adverb) is needed: “He spoke impersonal” → “He spoke impersonally.”
Synonyme
objectively (Emphasizes being guided by facts rather than feelings.) | detachedly (Highlights emotional distance or lack of involvement.) | coldly (Suggests a lack of warmth or kindness.)
Antonyme
personally (In a way that involves personal feelings, relationships, or direct personal involvement.) | warmly (In a friendly and emotionally engaged way.)
Wortverbindungen
speak impersonally |respond impersonally |write impersonally |deal with someone impersonally |treat someone impersonally |handle something impersonally |address someone impersonally |communicate impersonally |discuss something impersonally |judge something impersonally
Themen
communication |emotions |workplace
Beispiele
  • The manager spoke impersonally, as if reading from a script.
  • Complaints are handled impersonally through an online form.
  • Try to evaluate the situation impersonally instead of getting upset.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He answered impersonally.
  • The email was written impersonally.
adverb technical C2 rule
2

using an impersonal grammar construction

Using a grammar form without a real subject, often with “it.”

Verwendungsmuster: [verb] is used impersonally
Häufiger Fehler:
This meaning is about grammar, not about being emotionally distant.
Antonyme
personally (In grammar, with a personal subject (e.g., “I/you/he/she” rather than dummy “it”).)
Wortverbindungen
be used impersonally |use a verb impersonally |construe impersonally |impersonally constructed |impersonally expressed
Themen
language |grammar
Beispiele
  • In English, “seem” can be used impersonally, as in “It seems that she’s right.”
  • Some languages allow “need” to be expressed impersonally.
  • The passive is sometimes used to express ideas impersonally in formal writing.
Grammatik
Grundform
impersonally
IPA
GB/ɪmpɚsənəli/
US/ɪmpɚsənəli/
Silben & Betonung
im - per - son - ally (4 Silben)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: impersonally
  • Plural: impersonallies
Wortfamilie
Forms
impersonallies noun
Core family
person noun A1 personal adjective A2 personally adverb B1
Related words
personality noun A2 personalize verb B2 personalization noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
impersonal adjective B2
Advanced or less common
interpersonal adjective B2 impersonate verb B2 impersonation noun C1
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