🗡️incisive

adjective
/ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

Meaning

clear, sharp, and direct in thought, speech, or style
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.

Example Sentences

Her incisive analysis revealed the flaws in the plan.

His incisive comments revealed the core issues.

Synonyms

sharp, keen, penetrating, acute, perceptive, astute
Entry 1
sharp, keen, penetrating, acute, perceptive
Entry 2
sharp, penetrating, acute, keen, perceptive, astute

Antonyms

vague, dull, unclear, obtuse, superficial, muddled
Entry 1
vague, dull, unclear
Entry 2
dull, vague, obtuse, superficial, unclear, muddled

Collocations

incisive comment, incisive analysis, incisive mind, incisive style

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