trenchant

• Beschreibt Sprache oder Kritik, die scharf, treffend und präzise ist; oft auch beißend oder verletzend wirkend.

Describes language or criticism that is sharp, incisive, and to the point.

1. Keen and incisiveC1formal

   Having sharpness and forcefulness in thought, expression, or intellect; penetrating.

   Scharf und treffsicher

   • Her trenchant analysis of the political situation impressed everyone.
   • He made a trenchant remark that cut through the confusion.
   • The critic's trenchant review was both insightful and harsh.

   Synonymeacuteastutecausticcuttingincisivekeenpenetratingperceptivepiercingsharp

   Antonymebluntdullmildobtusevague

2. Forceful and vigorousC1formal

   Characterized by or full of force and vigor; powerful in effect.

   Scharf und energisch

   • The speaker delivered a trenchant argument against the new policy.
   • His trenchant style of writing commands attention.
   • The debate was marked by trenchant exchanges between the opponents.

   Synonymecuttingenergeticforcefulincisivepenetratingpotentpowerfulsharpvigorous

   Antonymefeeblegentleimpotentineffectivemildsoftweak

3. Clearly definedC1formal

   Clearly or sharply defined to the mind; distinct and unambiguous.

   Klar definiert

   • The author provided a trenchant distinction between the two concepts.
   • Her trenchant understanding of the problem led to a quick solution.
   • The report offered a trenchant outline of the key issues.

   Synonymeacuteclear-cutcrispdistinctsharpunambiguousunequivocal

   Antonymeambiguoushazyindistinctobscureunclearvague