matter-of-fact
adjective
mat·ter-of-fact
ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt 
: adhering to the unembellished facts
also
: being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
Examples of matter-of-fact in a Sentence
a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week
a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"
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Her jaded, matter-of-fact assessment of courtship is a breath of fresh air for a genre where women are so often swayed by flowers and romantic dinners.
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Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
But Marist coach Colleen Phelan was matter-of-fact and stoic about a season that ended a bit earlier than was expected.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Although my decision was fueled by single-parent shame, his decision was matter-of-fact.
—Kim O’Hara, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Manager Ron Washington was matter-of-fact in discussing the final call from umpire Ben May.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
But Marist coach Colleen Phelan was matter-of-fact and stoic about a season that ended a bit earlier than was expected.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Although my decision was fueled by single-parent shame, his decision was matter-of-fact.
—Kim O’Hara, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Manager Ron Washington was matter-of-fact in discussing the final call from umpire Ben May.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for matter-of-fact
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“Matter-of-fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter-of-fact. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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