CLEARCUT Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

clear-cut

adjective

ˈklir-ˈkət

as in obvious

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation a clear-cut case of plagiarism that resulted in her immediate dismissal

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as in explicit

so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning clear-cut instructions that even an idiot should be able to follow

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Recent Examples of clear-cut In other cases, the reasons for transferring may not be as clear-cut—for instance, a student simply didn’t mesh with the social scene on campus or doesn’t like the sleepy town their college is located in. —

Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 The design credentials are less clear-cut. —

New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026 But for people living with a rare disease, the issue isn't so clear-cut. —

Brad Quick, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026 And in cybersecurity, where the role of hackers and the defenders are clear-cut, red teaming has a substantial track record. —

IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for clear-cut

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The hoarding expert suggested that people may not be checking the most obvious spots in their homes for hidden fortunes.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
As a performance artist and musician, Ono has always tried to expose the depth contained within the apparently obvious.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2026