Well-worded
What it means
Expressed clearly, accurately, and with suitable care.
Reach for it when praising language that expresses its point clearly, precisely, and suitably
One well-worded question opened a generous and useful conversation.
Words to choose between 6
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| warm | |
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everyday
Fits when easy understanding is the main success
Careful Clarity can still sound blunt.
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warm
Fits when wording respects another person's feelings
Careful Tact can soften the message until it loses precision.
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professional
Fits when few words preserve the necessary meaning
Careful Conciseness can omit nuance.
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professional
Fits when each term carries the intended scope
Careful Precision can sound technical or cold.
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formal
Fits when revision has produced a finished style
Careful Polish may conceal an unclear idea.
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literary
Fits when graceful force makes the language memorable
Careful Eloquence is stronger and more ornamental.
Opposites 3
- awkward
- ambiguous
- poorly worded
Common phrases 3
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well-worded question
A well-worded question invited detail without suggesting an answer.
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well-worded response
Her well-worded response was direct without becoming dismissive.
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carefully well-worded
The notice was carefully well-worded for readers under stress.
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