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• Tiefgehend und aufmerksam prüfend, sodass nichts unbemerkt bleibt; oft auch unangenehm eindringlich oder zur Selbstreflexion anregend.

Characterized by deep and rigorous examination that uncovers hidden details or motives; designed to reveal the full truth by leaving no aspect unexamined.

1. Penetrating and rigorousB2formal

   Showing or involving deep, thorough inquiry that leaves no detail unexamined, typically to uncover hidden facts or the complete truth.

   Durchdringend und gründlich

   • The detective gave the suspect a ___ look.
   • A ___ review of the finances revealed several discrepancies.
   • Her ___ questions exposed the weaknesses in the argument.
   • The journalist conducted a ___ investigation into the scandal.
   • He underwent a ___ self-examination after the failure.

   Synonymeincisivepenetratingprobingrigorousthorough

   Antonymecursoryshallowsuperficial

2. Causing deep thought or discomfortB2formal

   Forcing a person to examine their own beliefs, motives, or conscience very closely, often resulting in unease or an uncomfortable sense of truth.

   Zum Nachdenken zwingend

   • The philosopher's ___ inquiries challenged our basic assumptions.
   • He felt exposed under her ___ gaze.
   • It was a deeply ___ experience that made him reconsider his choices.
   • The therapist asked some ___ questions about his childhood.
   • A ___ moral dilemma forced her to confront her own values.

   Synonymechallengingdisquietingpenetratingpiercingprobingthought-provoking

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas oder jemanden zu suchen, oder einen Ort oder Bereich gründlich zu durchsuchen.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking for something or someone, or examining a place or area thoroughly.

1. Examine or inspectB1formal

   To examine something thoroughly in order to find something hidden or to check for details.

   Untersuchen oder Überprüfen

   • Customs officers searched his luggage at the airport.
   • The doctor searched the wound for debris.
   • They searched the database for the required information.

   Synonymecombexamineexplorego throughinspectprobescourscrutinize

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Try to find informationA2informalIT

   To use a search engine or reference material to find information.

   Suchen

   • I searched Google for the best restaurants in town.
   • She searched the dictionary for the meaning of the word.
   • He searched the library catalog for books on history.

   Synonymebrowselook upqueryresearchscanseek