nuanced

[ noo-ahnst, nyoo-, noo-ahnst, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. expressing or involving subtle distinctions: Life is wonderfully nuanced, textured, complicated, beautiful, and rich.

   Their opinions are always nuanced and informing.

   Life is wonderfully nuanced, textured, complicated, beautiful, and rich.

2. characterized by slight difference or variation in color, tone, flavor, etc.:

   Dawn and dusk imposed softer, darker shades of nuanced, shadowed light.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of nuance ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·nu·anced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuanced¹

nuanc(e) ( def ) + -ed ³( def )

Example Sentences

Some might welcome the film’s nuanced look at the responsibilities of the media, while others may find it difficult to separate its historical focus from the emotionally charged realities of the current moment.

From Los Angeles Times

This type of leaner LLM could be stored and accessed locally on a device like a phone or laptop and could provide performance nearly as accurate and nuanced as an uncompressed version.

From Science Daily

Younger people are taking a more rational and nuanced review of all energy, and they’re coming to the same conclusion: Yeah, nuclear checks all the boxes,” Pittman said.

From Los Angeles Times

Research has long since disproved this association in terms of mental health and the situation is nuanced for addiction.

From Salon

The survey highlighted how people with disabilities and women might have nuanced requirements from footpaths and that tailoring improvements to meet their needs could enhance accessibility and equity.

From BBC