matter-of-fact
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5.6
- adjective
- /ˌmætər əv ˈfækt/
- During the meeting, she presented the data in a matter-of-fact manner, emphasizing clarity and straightforwardness.
- matter-of-fact way
- matter-of-fact response
- very matter-of-fact
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- And he was so he was so matter of fact, you know what I mean?
- So although it seems so common and so, you know, matter of fact, people don't do it.
- And he, and he said it to me in such a like matter of fact way.
- So we actually got married on the way to work and it was, it was supposed to be a very matter of fact kind of thing.
- And when we do that, we have to be able to, we're forceful and we're a matter of fact and we're going to deal with it and we'll sort out all the feelings after.
Examples
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In his most matter-of-fact way, he gave me my first order as an officer of the United States cavalry.
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The stories are told in a rather matter-of-fact way, though one can discern underlying suspense and tension.
Academic text (2018) -
My mum told me in a very kind of matter of fact way that has probably affected me in in a negative way.
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We're shifting from reading the news and talking about it in a matter of fact manner to high emotions.
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I also loved the way she was so matter-of-fact about her plans for the future.
Academic text (2003) -
The thing about Evan's obsession with death was that it was so matter-of-fact.
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We were accepted in an almost matter-of-fact way by many, and Betty's circle of friends accepted me warmly.
Academic text (2001) -
Many lawyers tend to be analytical and matter-of-fact, possibly neglecting to show adequate empathy with the client.
Academic text (1995) -
She described the situation in a matter-of-fact tone, focusing only on the facts without any emotion.
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He was very matter-of-fact about his decision to move, explaining the practical details without getting sentimental.
Synonyms
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6.3
Being practical and realistic when solving problems
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2.0
Said in a simple, direct way without hiding the truth
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4.6
Serious and practical, refusing silly or unnecessary things
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6.2
Not showing strong feelings and focusing on the facts
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7.9
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way to get results
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Etymology
Matter-of-fact comes from putting together matter ('thing') and fact ('something true'), so it literally means 'about true things'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine someone who talks only about facts, with no feelings, which is why matter-of-fact describes a calm, straightforward way of speaking.