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nuanced

Adjective

IPA /ˈnjuːɑːnst/

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Showing small but meaningful differences within an idea or situation, rather than treating it as completely simple or one-sided.

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nuanced/ˈnjuːɑːnst/

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Our conversation gave me a more nuanced view of my neighbour's complaint.
Her essay offers a nuanced analysis of the characters' different motives.

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nuanced — Showing small but meaningful differences within an idea or situation, rather than treating it as completely simple or one-sided.

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Showing small but meaningful differences within an idea or situation, rather than treating it as completely simple or one-sided.

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Formed from nuance and -ed in the early twentieth century.

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A nuanced explanation can recognise that different parts of a situation need different judgments.

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