# robotic

/ˌɹoʊˈbɑtɪk/ (US) · /ɹəʊbˈɒtɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/robotic
Updated: 2026-05-05

## Definition

acting like a robot — stiff, unemotional, or very precise. You use this to describe someone who seems cold or mechanical.

For teachers: resembling a robot in movement, behavior, or lack of emotion; characterized by mechanical precision or rigidity.

## Examples

- His robotic voice made the announcement sound boring.
- The customer service agent gave a robotic response that failed to address my specific complaint.
- The dancer's robotic movements contrasted sharply with the fluid grace of her partner, creating a striking visual tension on stage.

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