emotionality

noun

emo·tion·al·i·ty i-ˌmō-shə-ˈna-lə-tē

: the quality or state of being emotional or highly emotional

And I would have grasped that emotionality at the workplace is not a female issue—men and women are equally driven by it, even if the emotions are sometimes expressed differently.—

Anne Kreamer

Spock was torn between the emotionality of his human side and a Vulcan's zealous commitment to logic.—

Liam Stack

Sinéad O'Connor's trademark is a searing emotionality reminiscent of James Dean. Her piercing eyes stare unrelentingly at the audience as she shares personal loss in a song written by Prince.—

Timothy Carlson

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Too often in my work as a CEO (especially as one who identifies as a woman), I’m immersed in debates about the value of removing emotion from professional spaces, as if the presence of emotionality is a risk to business growth. —

Sarah Kellogg Neff, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 The brilliant guitarist played with incredible imagination, combining a heavy guitar style with intense emotionality. —

Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024 This complex relationship underscores the dual nature of emotionality as both a risk factor for poor mental health and a motivator for cautious behavior. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Choose words carefully to promote clarity and lessen emotionality. —

Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emotionality