factual

This term carries a sense of objectivity and sterility. It suggests a strict adherence to verifiable evidence, often stripping away the narrative or emotional layers that usually accompany human storytelling. It is the language of evidence, blueprints, and legal depositions. When used to describe a style of writing or speaking, it often implies a lack of ornamentation. While this can be a positive attribute in scientific reporting, it can be perceived as cold or robotic in social or literary contexts, where the absence of interpretation feels clinical.