nuanced

/ˈnjuːɑːnst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnuːɑːnst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnü-ˌän(t)st ˈnyü-; nü-ˈän(t)st, nyü-/ (ame, mw)

nuanced — adjective

  • nuancedpositive
  • more nuancedcomparative
  • most nuancedsuperlative

1. showing small but important differences in meaning, feeling, or tone that need c

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing small but important differences in meaning, feeling, or tone that need careful thought to notice — for example, a film performance that mixes anger with sadness, or an argument that admits points on both sides.

例句

Dahlia gave a nuanced reading of the poem, showing both its anger and its quiet hope.

a nuanced + [performance noun]

The judge wanted a more nuanced answer than a simple yes or no from each witness.

comparative: a more nuanced + [noun]

同義詞
  • subtle

    broader; about anything not obvious. 'nuanced' specifically suggests multiple fine shades sitting together.

  • shaded

    literary; emphasises gradations of tone or feeling.

  • layered

    informal; stresses that several meanings or feelings are stacked, not just slightly varied.

反義詞
  • simplistic

    negative — ignores the fine distinctions a nuanced view would notice.

  • black-and-white

    informal; treats an issue as having only two sides.

文法句型

a nuanced + [noun]

more/highly nuanced

用法筆記

Subject is usually an idea, view, argument, performance, or piece of writing — rarely a person directly. Often paired with intensifiers such as 'highly', 'more', or 'deeply' rather than 'very'.

常見錯誤

❌The food was very nuanced and tasty.
✅The dish had a nuanced flavour, mixing salt, sweetness and a hint of smoke.
💡'nuanced' describes the subtle balance itself, not a general level of quality.