MATTER-OF-FACT


Meaning of MATTER-OF-FACT in English

If you describe a person as matter-of-fact , you mean that they show no emotions such as enthusiasm, anger, or surprise, especially in a situation where you would expect them to be emotional.

John was doing his best to give Francis the news in a matter-of-fact way...

ADJ

• matter-of-factly

‘She thinks you’re a spy,’ Scott said matter-of-factly.

ADV : ADV after v

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