Definitions

sharp-cut

[shahrp-kuht] / ˈʃɑrpˈkʌt /

ADJECTIVE

clear-cut

Synonyms

STRONGEST

categorical definitive explicit obvious precise pronounced specific straightforward unambiguous unequivocal well-defined

STRONG

assured decided express plain

WEAK

crystalline distinct evident indubitable lucent lucid undisputed undoubted unquestioned

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous equivocal indefinite inexact obscure questionable uncertain vague

STRONG

hesitant

WEAK

fuzzy

ADJECTIVE

distinct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definite noticeable recognizable specific unmistakable

WEAK

audible categorical clean-cut clear clear-cut decided enunciated evident explicit express incisive lucid manifest marked palatable patent perspicuous plain prescribed sharp transparent trenchant unambiguous unequivocal well-defined

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indefinite indistinct obscure uncertain vague

WEAK

ambiguous connected fuzzy hazy like resembling similar undefined

Example Sentences

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The lead car was jammed with drum kits, guitar cases, and sharp-cut jackets and two-tone shoes.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2014

Geneva's decision reached out across the sharp-cut hills and jungles, across the paddies swollen in the rain.

From Time Magazine Archive

Its dialogue can be high-flown as well as sharp-cut, and some of its epigrams are distinctly tarnished.

From Time Magazine Archive

Even Western Christians may find their own familiar words and phrases spring to new life in pidgin's sharp-cut images.

From Time Magazine Archive

The world all around was sharp-cut clear and the dice was completely in his control.

From Deathworld by Dongen, H. R. van