trenchant

• Qualifie un discours, une critique ou un style qui est incisif, vif et précis, parfois mordant ou cinglant. Peut aussi décrire une lame ou un objet très affûté.

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.

   Acéré, incisif

   • 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.

   Synonymesacuteastutecausticcuttingincisivekeenpenetratingperceptivepiercingsharp

   Antonymesbluntdullmildobtusevague

2. Forceful and vigorousC1formal

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

   Vigoureux et incisif

   • 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.

   Synonymescuttingenergeticforcefulincisivepenetratingpotentpowerfulsharpvigorous

   Antonymesfeeblegentleimpotentineffectivemildsoftweak

3. Clearly definedC1formal

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

   Nettement défini

   • 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.

   Synonymesacuteclear-cutcrispdistinctsharpunambiguousunequivocal

   Antonymesambiguoushazyindistinctobscureunclearvague