Cold-eyed (Adjective)
Meaning
Unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice; "a journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A cold-eyed observer of the political scene, she never let her personal feelings influence her opinions.
- As a detective, it was essential for him to remain cold-eyed in the face of the gruesome crime scene.
- Her cold-eyed assessment of the company's financial situation was instrumental in saving it from bankruptcy.
- Despite being emotionally invested in the case, the lawyer remained cold-eyed and objective throughout the trial.
- A cold-eyed view of history can often be painful, but it's essential for understanding the past.