oversubtle
/əʊvəˈsʌt(ə)l
/adjective
Making excessively fine distinctions: an oversubtle argument...
- Does it really count as ‘oversubtle’ to see that Cebes is saying that he doesn't trust the arguments?
- A Franciscan of Tournai reported that, though untrained in theology, the Beguines rejoiced in new and oversubtle ideas.