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impersonal touches

[ɪmˈpɜːrsənəl ˈtʌtʃɪz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
toques impessoais
1. Small details or elements that lack personal warmth, individuality, or emotional connection; standardized or detached finishing touches
The hotel room had impersonal touches that made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
O quarto do hotel tinha toques impessoais que o tornavam frio e pouco acolhedor.
2. Generic or standardized embellishments that do not reflect individual personality or care
Despite the expensive décor, the apartment still had impersonal touches throughout.
Apesar da decoração cara, o apartamento ainda tinha toques impessoais por toda parte.
Synonyms
sterile elementscold detailsgeneric touchesdetached embellishmentsstandardized features
Antonyms
personal touchesintimate detailswarm elementsindividualized featuresheartfelt embellishments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
toques impessoais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
detalhes frios
Sometimes preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
toques impessoais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lacks a personal touch
one-size-fits-all approach
cold and sterile
missing the human element
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