studied

studied — adjective

1. describes a manner, reaction, or appearance that feels unnatural because it has

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a manner, reaction, or appearance that feels unnatural because it has been too carefully planned — as if the person is deliberately performing a role instead of responding in a genuine way.

例句

Anya's studied indifference to the news did not fool her closest friends.

studied + abstract noun (indifference, calm, politeness)

Jiwoo gave a studied answer that sounded rehearsed rather than sincere.

同義詞
  • calculated

    stronger negative tone, implying cold or selfish intent

  • contrived

    focuses on the artificial, forced quality of the behaviour

  • affected

    suggests putting on a false manner to impress others

  • deliberate

    more neutral; lacks the strong implication of insincerity

反義詞
  • spontaneous

    natural and unplanned, the opposite of carefully contrived

  • natural

    genuine and unaffected

文法句型

studied + abstract noun

seem + studied

look + studied

appear + studied

用法筆記

Most common in attributive position before abstract nouns such as indifference, calm, elegance, politeness, or grace. The word usually carries a negative or critical tone, implying that the behaviour feels calculated rather than genuine. In predicative position (e.g. 'His tone was studied'), it is less frequent but carries the same critical force.

常見錯誤

❌She gave a studied answer to the easy question.
✅She gave a considered answer to the easy question.
💡'studied' carries a negative tone of insincerity; use 'considered' for neutral careful thought.
❌He is a studied professor with many degrees.
✅He is a learned professor with many degrees.
💡'studied' as an adjective does not mean 'well-educated' or 'knowledgeable'; use 'learned' or 'educated' instead.