trenchant

/'trentʃənt/

Thân thiện

The critic made a trenchant argument against the proposal.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Forcefully effective and clear: Describes something, especially criticism, argument, or analysis, that is expressed in a very strong, clear, and effective way.
   • Sharply defined or distinct: Describes a distinction, difference, or pattern that is very clear and unambiguous.
   • (Archaic) Sharp, keen: Describes a blade or edge that is physically sharp.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The journalist wrote a trenchant critique of the government's new policy.
  • There is a trenchant distinction between professional and personal conduct in this company.
  • Her trenchant wit made her a formidable debater.

Advanced Usage

• "Trenchant criticism/analysis/commentary": Criticism or analysis that is incisive, penetrating, and forceful.
  • The professor is known for her trenchant analysis of classical texts.
• "Trenchant wit": Wit or humor that is sharp, biting, and effective.
  • The play is full of trenchant wit aimed at social hypocrisy.

Variants and Related Words

• Trenchantly (adverb): In a trenchant manner.
  • He argued trenchantly for judicial reform.
• Trenchancy (noun): The quality of being trenchant.
  • The trenchancy of his observations left a lasting impression.

Synonyms

• Incisive: Intelligently analytical and clear-cut.
• Penetrating: Able to understand or make others understand something clearly and deeply.
• Acute: Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight.
• Biting: Harsh or cutting, especially in speech or writing.
• Clear-cut: Sharply defined; easy to perceive or understand.

Antonyms

• Vague: Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
• Weak: Lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; lacking force or effectiveness.
• Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
• Mild: Not severe, serious, or harsh.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. clearly or sharply defined to the mind
   • clear-cut evidence of tampering
   • Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
   • trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
2. characterized by or full of force and vigor
   • a hard-hitting expose
   • a trenchant argument
3. having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
   • searching insights
   • trenchant criticism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• clear-cut
• distinct
• hard-hitting
• searching