matter-of-fact
adjective
mat·ter-of-fact
ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt 
: adhering to the unembellished facts
also
: being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
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Examples of matter-of-fact in a Sentence
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
Recent Examples on the Web
Alison stated her perspective in a matter-of-fact tone without strong emphasis on any one word.
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Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
The woman is matter-of-fact but not unkind; why not show this kid something about how to conduct herself?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
Just a matter-of-fact assessment that the talent level has been raised, and after one preseason game and two weeks of practice, that’s evident.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2024
Elliott has a reporter’s eye for expressive details, and his matter-of-fact approach is an effective way to write about stories that shock the conscience.
—Seth Mnookin, The Atlantic, 31 July 2024
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Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
The woman is matter-of-fact but not unkind; why not show this kid something about how to conduct herself?
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
Just a matter-of-fact assessment that the talent level has been raised, and after one preseason game and two weeks of practice, that’s evident.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2024
Elliott has a reporter’s eye for expressive details, and his matter-of-fact approach is an effective way to write about stories that shock the conscience.
—Seth Mnookin, The Atlantic, 31 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter-of-fact. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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