Trenchant

/ˈtrɛn.tʃənt/ adjective hard

A trenchant comment cuts straight to the heart of an issue with forceful clarity and insight.

Her trenchant analysis of the budget exposed flaws the committee had overlooked for years.

Memory Trick

Trenchant contains 'trench,' like a blade cutting a deep trench - a trenchant remark cuts deep and precise.