Trenchant

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

Trenchant (adj)

  1. Said or written in a way that is very clear and makes a strong point.
  2. Very direct and harsh, especially when criticizing someone or something.
  3. Having a blade or edge that cuts easily; very sharp in a physical sense.

Trenchant (adjective)

Examples

  • Her explanation was trenchant, and everyone understood the main point.
  • The report gave a trenchant summary of the problem and the solution.