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- [kleer kuht]
- /klɪər kʌt/
- /klɪə(r) kʌt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleer kuht]
- /klɪər kʌt/
Definitions of clear-cut word
- adjective clear-cut Something that is clear-cut is easy to recognize and quite distinct. 3
- adjective clear-cut definite; not vague 3
- adjective clear-cut clearly outlined 3
- adjective clear-cut clearly and sharply outlined 3
- adjective clear-cut distinct; definite; not doubtful; unambiguous 3
- adjective clear-cut having all of its trees cut down 3
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Origin of clear-cut
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Clear-cut
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clear-cut popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for clear-cut
adj clear-cut
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- definitive — Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
Antonyms for clear-cut
adj clear-cut
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
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