無感動(むかんどう)

むかんどう
na-adjective, noun
unmoved; indifferent; unemotional
formalemotion
1. unmoved; indifferent; unemotional; apathetic
The state of not being emotionally affected or stirred by something. Describes a person who shows no emotional reaction to things that would normally move others.
彼(かれ)は無感動(むかんどう)な顔(かお)をしていた。
He had an unmoved expression on his face.
何(なに)を見(み)ても無感動(むかんどう)な人(ひと)。
A person who is unmoved by anything they see.
感動(かんどう)の場面(ばめん)でも無感動(むかんどう)でいられるのは、ある意味(いみ)強(つよ)さかもしれない。
Being able to remain unmoved even during moving scenes might be a kind of strength.

Composed of 無(む) (without) + 感動(かんどう) (being moved, emotion). The antonym of 感動的(かんどうてき) (moving, touching).

Usage

無感動(むかんどう) carries a mildly negative connotation, suggesting coldness or emotional flatness. It is used to describe both temporary states (remaining calm during a sad movie) and personality traits (generally showing little emotion). In literary or critical writing, it can also describe an unemotional style of expression.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 無関心(むかんしん): indifferent, uninterested — focuses on lack of interest rather than lack of emotional response
  • 冷淡(れいたん): cold, aloof — implies active coldness toward others, stronger negative nuance
  • 鈍感(どんかん): insensitive, thick-skinned — implies failing to notice others' feelings, not choosing to remain unmoved

Related Words

Compare: 無関心(むかんしん) (indifferent, uninterested)
Compare: 冷淡(れいたん) (cold, aloof)
Compare: 鈍感(どんかん) (insensitive, thick-skinned)
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