Matter-of-fact (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not fanciful or imaginative; "local guides describe the history of various places in matter-of-fact tones"; "a prosaic and unimaginative essay".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She presented the scientific data in a matter-of-fact way, avoiding any sensationalism.
- His report of the accident was matter-of-fact, without any emotional embellishments.
- The detective's description of the crime scene was matter-of-fact, detailing every gruesome aspect.
- The professor lectured on the history of the subject in a dry, matter-of-fact tone.
- The manual's instructions for assembling the furniture were written in a straightforward, matter-of-fact style.
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Meaning 2
Concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip".
Classification
All adjective clusters.