more specific

ADJECTIVE

particular, distinguishing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique

STRONG

characteristic express set sole

WEAK

bull's eye categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head on target outright reserved restricted right on straight-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague

WEAK

general

Example Sentences

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more specific

"The more specific, the more intimate you make something, ultimately the more universal it becomes."

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

“That’s way more specific than he needed to be,” said Kurt Lewis, a former senior Fed adviser who is now head of central bank policy at investment bank Piper Sandler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

For the executives in the room, though, some of the issues are more specific.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

I think the task is more specific than that: telling the longer story.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

Furthermore, in this case we have a much more specific explanation for why introspections mess up our reactions.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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