Érzelemmentes

Érzelemmentes is a Hungarian adjective meaning lacking emotion or not displaying emotions. It is formed from érzelem, "emotion," and the suffix -mentes, meaning "without." The term can describe a person, a behavior, a tone, or a depiction characterized by minimal emotional expression.

In psychology, érzelemmentesség, or érzelemmentes viselkedés, is related to emotional blunting or flat affect, a reduction in visible emotional responsiveness. It can accompany conditions such as major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, or traumatic brain injury, and may also appear as a side effect of certain medications. It is distinct from simple indifference or coldness, as it denotes a diminished capacity to express or experience emotion rather than a conscious disregard.

In literature and media, érzelemmentes stílus or narratív hang refers to a restrained, objective presentation that avoids emotionally colored judgments, often to enhance realism, distance, or analytical tone.

Synonyms and closely related terms include érzelem nélküli, rideg, közömbös; the noun form is érzelemmentesség. The term is used in everyday Hungarian as well as in clinical and literary contexts.