nuanced

IPA/ˈnjuːɑːnst/
KK[nˈuɑnst]IPA/ˈnuːɑːnst/

nuanced — adjective

  • nuancedpositive
  • more nuancedcomparative
  • most nuancedsuperlative

1. describing something that has many small and delicate differences in meaning, fe

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing something that has many small and delicate differences in meaning, feeling, or quality, so that it cannot be understood in a simple or straightforward way

例句

Asher offered a nuanced view of the housing crisis that considered both renters and landlords.

nuanced view of [topic]

The film won praise for its nuanced portrayal of life in a small fishing village.

nuanced portrayal of [something]

同義詞
  • subtle

    Focuses on something being hard to notice or describe (e.g. a subtle shade of blue); nuanced emphasises the presence of multiple fine distinctions.

  • sophisticated

    Suggests advanced or cultured refinement; broader in meaning and not limited to fine distinctions.

  • refined

    Implies improvement through careful attention or polish; less about complexity and more about elegance.

反義詞
  • simplistic

    Treats a complex subject as if it were much simpler than it really is.

  • crude

    Lacks detail, subtlety, or careful distinction.

文法句型

nuanced + noun (argument / analysis / approach / portrayal / understanding)

be + nuanced

用法筆記

Often used before abstract nouns such as argument, analysis, approach, portrayal, or understanding to describe ideas that recognise complexity and avoid seeing things as either simply good or bad.

常見錯誤

❌The painting was very nuanced.
✅The painting showed a nuanced use of colour and light.
💡Nuanced is most natural with abstract nouns (argument, analysis, portrayal) rather than as a direct description of concrete objects.
❌She gave a nuanced speech about her weekend trip.
✅The ambassador gave a nuanced analysis of the trade negotiations.
💡Nuanced implies careful distinction-making about complex topics; it sounds odd with trivial or everyday subjects.