incisive

• Beschreibt eine Äußerung, Bemerkung oder Analyse, die sehr klar, direkt und scharf ist und die Fähigkeit zeigt, in den Kern einer Sache einzudringen. Bezieht sich auch auf einen scharfen, durchdringenden Verstand oder Stil.

Describes a comment, remark, or analysis that is very clear, direct, and sharp, showing an ability to understand and cut through to the essential point.

1. Sharp and penetratingC1formal

   Showing clear thought and understanding; direct and effective.

   Scharfsinnig

   • She made an incisive analysis of the political situation.
   • His incisive questions revealed the truth.
   • The critic's incisive review was both fair and harsh.

   Synonymeacuteastutecuttingdiscerningkeenpenetratingperceptivepiercingsarcasticsharpshrewdtrenchant

   Antonymebluntdullimpreciseobtusesuperficialvague

2. Cutting or sharpC2formal

   Having a sharp edge or point; able to cut.

   Scharf

   • The incisive blade sliced through the rope easily.
   • He used an incisive tool to carve the wood.
   • The surgeon's incisive scalpel made a clean cut.

   Synonymeacutecuttingkeenpenetratingpiercingrazor-sharpsharp

   Antonymebluntdull