Nuanced: meaning, definitions and examples

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nuanced

 

[ ˈnjuː.ɑːnst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in communication

Subtle distinctions or variations in meaning, expression, or tone.

Synonyms

delicate, fine, refined, sophisticated, subtle

Examples of usage

  • The author's writing style is known for its nuanced approach to complex subjects.
  • She appreciated the nuanced feedback from her mentor.
  • His nuanced understanding of the issue allowed him to navigate the situation effectively.
Context #2 | Verb

in discussions

To introduce subtle distinctions or variations in a discussion or argument.

Synonyms

adjust, fine-tune, modify, qualify, subtlety

Examples of usage

  • She nuanced her argument by considering different perspectives.
  • The professor encouraged the students to nuance their analysis of the text.

Translations

Translations of the word "nuanced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nuançado

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म

🇩🇪 nuanciert

🇮🇩 nuansanya

🇺🇦 нюансований

🇵🇱 nuansowany

🇯🇵 ニュアンスのある

🇫🇷 nuancé

🇪🇸 matizado

🇹🇷 nüanslı

🇰🇷 미묘한

🇸🇦 متدرج

🇨🇿 nuancovaný

🇸🇰 nuancovaný

🇨🇳 细腻的

🇸🇮 natančen

🇮🇸 nákvæmur

🇰🇿 ньюанстық

🇬🇪 ნიუანსირებული

🇦🇿 nüanslı

🇲🇽 matizado

Word origin

The word 'nuanced' originated from the French word 'nuance', which means a subtle difference or shade of meaning. It was first used in English in the late 18th century to describe subtle distinctions in art, music, and literature. Over time, 'nuanced' has become widely used in various fields to convey the idea of subtle complexity and refined understanding.

See also: nuance, nuances.