matter-of-factˌmatter-of-ˈfact adjective 
Jan was surprisingly matter-of-fact about her divorce.matter-of-fact voice/tone Use a matter-of-fact tone when disciplining your children.—matter-of-factly adverb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A spokesman listed the casualties in a detached, matter-of-fact tone of voice.
- She spoke of death in a calm, matter-of-fact way.
- The condom advertising campaign is going to be very straightforward and as matter-of-fact as possible.
- We were surprised at the matter-of-fact way Judith described her husband's death.
- But even in the most matter-of-fact and determined plans there was always an element of unreality.
- He was also more than a little scandalised at the girl's matter-of-fact acceptance of what had happened.
- It was matter-of-fact, the way some one might say it looks like rain.
- There cancer is not feared and dreaded, but is treated in a matter-of-fact way as an everyday occurrence.
- There was something practical, matter-of-fact about the boy.
- This may be by way of theory, or on more matter-of-fact lines about technique or such questions as composition.
- When pressed he would explain the secret of his success, in a shy, matter-of-fact way.
Longman Language Activatornot showing your feelings
not showing your feelings: · Police were shocked at the unemotional way the murderer described the killings.· Pat's father was a distant, unemotional man who couldn't really talk to his children.
not showing any feelings and especially not showing friendliness, humour, or pleasure: · She accused me of being cold and uncaring towards her.· The officers were cold and aloof in their dealings with other ranks.· The English are often unfairly stereotyped as cold, reserved people.
not showing the feelings that people usually show in an upsetting situation, because you have to do a job or because you really have no feelings about the situation: · His words were harsh and clinical -- "I don't love you any more. It is over. I am leaving you.''
showing no emotion when you are talking about something that is very frightening, embarrassing etc: · We were surprised at the matter-of-fact way Judith described her husband's death.· A spokesman listed the casualties in a detached, matter-of-fact tone of voice.· The condom advertising campaign is going to be very straightforward and as matter-of-fact as possible.
trying not to react in an emotional way, so that you can do your job properly or make the correct decisions about something: · You'll never be a good lawyer until you learn to be more detached.· Witnessing all the pain and suffering, it is sometimes difficult for relief workers to remain detached.
not allowing your feelings to show on your face, so that it is very difficult for people to guess how you feel: · Mr Deacon remained impassive throughout the performance.· Her impassive face showed no sign of reaction to the verdict.
feeling no pity, sadness, or sympathy, in a situation where most people would feel this: · The defendant's claims of self-defense left the jury unmoved.· How can anyone remain unmoved by pictures of starving children on our TV screens?unmoved by: · Unmoved by his pleas, Lucy strolled out of the room.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Use a matter-of-fact tone when disciplining your children.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
showing no emotion when you are talking about something exciting, frightening, upsetting etcmatter-of-fact about Use a matter-of-fact tone when disciplining your children.· Arthur Ransome illustrates how a matter-of-fact tone can match the no-nonsense approach of children; and so on.
· He picked up the sheet of paper and began to read in a slow, matter-of-fact voice.· He spoke it all in a very matter-of-fact voice.· About D and M, in a bright little matter-of-fact voice.
· Nevertheless, it was independently undertaken, in a very matter-of-fact way, to assist a respected superior in coping.· When pressed he would explain the secret of his success, in a shy, matter-of-fact way.· She'd confront him in a matter-of-fact way.· There cancer is not feared and dreaded, but is treated in a matter-of-fact way as an everyday occurrence.
Jan was surprisingly matter-of-fact about her divorce.matter-of-fact voice/tone Use a matter-of-fact tone when disciplining your children.—matter-of-factly adverb