emotionless voice

[ɪˈmoʊʃənləs vɔɪs]
noun phrasepl: emotionless voices
voz sem emoção
1. A manner of speaking that lacks emotional expression, inflection, or feeling; a flat, neutral, or monotone tone of voice
The robot spoke in an emotionless voice, delivering the message without any feeling.
O robô falou com uma voz sem emoção, entregando a mensagem sem nenhum sentimento.
2. A vocal delivery characterized by absence of passion, warmth, or personal investment in what is being said
She answered the question in an emotionless voice, as if she didn't care about the outcome.
Ela respondeu a pergunta em uma voz sem emoção, como se não se importasse com o resultado.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe neutral or robotic speech patterns, often associated with artificial intelligence, legal testimony, or emotional detachment. In Brazilian culture, expressing emotion verbally is generally valued, so an emotionless voice may be perceived as cold or untrustworthy in casual conversation, though it's acceptable in formal or professional settings.
NYC Slang
deadpan delivery
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flat voicemonotone voicetoneless voiceneutral voiceexpressionless voicedeadpan voice
Antonyms / Antônimos
passionate voiceexpressive voicewarm voiceanimated voiceemotional voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voz sem emoção
Most common and standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
voz plana
Alternative colloquial usage; 'plana' emphasizes flatness
São Paulo
voz desapaixonada
Used to emphasize lack of passion or engagement
Portugal
voz sem emoção
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese also accepts 'tom monocórdio'

Related Words

monotoneinflectiontone of voicevocal deliveryaffectprosody

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in a monotone
deliver lines flatly
without a hint of emotion
in a matter-of-fact way
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