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contundente

forceful

adjective kon-toon-DEN-teh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Latin contundens, 'crushing, striking'.

Also means

decisive

Usage Note

Contundente describes an argument, victory, or blow that is overwhelming and leaves no room for doubt (victoria contundente = resounding victory, argumento contundente = crushing argument). In legal language instrumento contundente refers to a blunt object. It is invariable for gender (una respuesta contundente) but takes plural -es.

Examples

"Dio una respuesta contundente a sus críticos."

Natural Translation

He gave a forceful reply to his critics.

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