clinical about

Frequency: 4.51.1 per million words

To be objective and unemotional when discussing a particular, often sensitive, topic.

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Examples (10)

  • How can you be so cold and clinical about your son's accident?
  • The detective had to remain clinical about the gruesome details of the crime scene to do his job effectively.
  • She spoke in a surprisingly clinical way about her recent surgery, detailing every step without any emotion.
  • As a financial advisor, he has learned to be clinical about market downturns, focusing on data rather than panic.
  • It's difficult to be clinical about a friend's personal problems, even when they ask for unbiased advice.
  • The report was very clinical about the company's failures, listing them without any attempt to soften the blow.
  • He tried to be clinical about the breakup, but his voice cracked with emotion.
  • The doctor maintained a clinical tone about the diagnosis, explaining the medical facts calmly and clearly.
  • Despite the tragedy, the journalist remained clinical about the facts in her reporting.
  • You need to be more clinical about your business decisions and less driven by personal feelings.