Meaning
impersonal
- Lacking personal emotion, warmth, or individual character.
- Relating to a verb or construction without an explicit personal subject.
In a sentence
La stanza dell'hotel era pulita ma piuttosto impersonale.
The hotel room was clean but rather impersonal.
Ha risposto alle accuse con un tono del tutto impersonale.
He responded to the accusations in a completely detached tone.
Nel saggio accademico non dovresti usare uno stile troppo impersonale?
In the academic essay, shouldn't you use an impersonal style?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| impersonale | masculine · singular |
| impersonale | feminine · singular |
| impersonali | masculine · plural |
| impersonali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In grammar, used to describe verbs like 'piovere' (it rains) or 'si dice' (it is said).
- Commonly describes cold, bureaucratic styles, or bland hotel rooms and offices.