impersonalism
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9.7
- noun
- /ɪmˈpɜrsənəlɪzəm/
- Formal
- The philosophy of impersonalism stresses objectivity in decision-making.
Examples
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Some schools of thought promote impersonalism to ensure fairness and equality.
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Critics argue that excessive impersonalism can lead to a lack of empathy in society.
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The company's strict impersonalism made employees feel disconnected from management.
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Many critics argue that impersonalism can lead to a lack of empathy.
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The company's strict impersonalism made employees feel disconnected from management.
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Some schools of thought promote impersonalism to ensure fairness and equality in their policies.
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Critics argue that excessive impersonalism can lead to a lack of empathy among individuals.
Synonyms
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7.6
A lack of personal warmth or feeling when people speak and act
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7.9
A lack of visible emotion
Antonyms
How Personal
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3.9
393
2.9
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4.4
- Formal
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9.7
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6.1
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7.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
impersonalism = impersonal (transparent) = im + personal + ism
Standard nominalization from 'impersonal' using '-ism' to indicate a practice or philosophy.
Etymology
Impersonalism comes from the prefix im- meaning 'not' and personal from person meaning 'person' or 'individual'. A helpful way to remember this sense is to think of a company with strict rules and no personal contact, because impersonalism then means avoiding personal involvement or emotion.