Tom is a multifaceted player.
Source: tatoeba (11207831)
Multifaceted
Synonyms for "multifaceted" (102 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
Determiner(1 words)
a wide range
Adjective(11 words)
broad-basedcollective decisioncomplexcomplex animalcomplex clausecomplex designcomplex instructionscomplex life formcomplex living systemcomplex problemcomplex task
Noun(1 words)
complex reality
Strong matches (30)
Adjective(12 words)
comprehensiveconfigurable optionscross disciplinarydense urban ecosystemdiverse neighborhoodsecological varietyemotional intelligencesfacetedfacettedholistic design labelintegrated perspectiveinterdisciplinary
Noun(7 words)
coral reef biodiversity datacrisscrossingdiversifyingeightvofacetinghybrid life forminterweaving strands
Verb(1 words)
Related words (51)
Adjective(22 words)
interwoven narrativeslayeredmany-sidedmiscellaneousmixed groupingmulti elementmulti element problemmulticoloredmultidimensionalmultidisciplinarymultifariousmultifoldmultitalentedprismaticprongedramifiedresourcefulroundersymphonicvaried energy types
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Noun(7 words)
Determiner(2 words)
most compoundthe entire data set
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a wide range, amalgamated, ambiguous, ambivalent, amphibious.
- Sentence evidence is available for multifaceted, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "multifaceted".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "multifaceted"
Keep "multifaceted" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "multifaceted" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "multifaceted", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "multifaceted" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
7 entriescross curricular lessoninterdisciplinary projectmultidisciplinary unitmultifactorialmultisidedpolymathrenaissance person
Collocations
5 entriesmultifaceted analysismultifaceted approachmultifaceted curriculummultifaceted problemmultifaceted project
Inflections
2 entriesmore multifacetedmost multifaceted
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Tom said it was a complex and multifaceted problem.
Source: tatoeba (11207832)
The housing crisis in Algeria is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to solve.
Source: tatoeba (11758181)
I possess a multifaceted personality that cannot be easily defined or categorized.
Source: tatoeba (12124425)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "multifaceted"?
Closest matches include a wide range, amalgamated, ambiguous, ambivalent, amphibious.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "multifaceted"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.