obviousness
obviousness — noun
1. The quality of being so clear that anyone can notice something or understand it
The quality of being so clear that anyone can notice something or understand it without effort.
The obviousness of the spelling mistake made everyone in class laugh.
the obviousness of [something] — followed by noun phrase
Sven was annoyed by the obviousness of the clues in the treasure hunt.
It is the very obviousness of the answer that makes people doubt it.
Amani pointed out the obviousness of the solution after everyone had struggled for an hour.
The report failed because the obviousness of its conclusions made readers lose interest.
- clarity
more general; clarity can refer to sound, vision or ideas; obviousness focuses on things being easy to notice
- noticeability
less common; focuses on how easily something attracts attention rather than understanding
- self-evidence
more formal; describes something that needs no proof or explanation
文法句型
the obviousness of [something]
常見錯誤
2. The quality of being something that nearly everyone naturally accepts or thinks
The quality of being something that nearly everyone naturally accepts or thinks of without needing to be persuaded.
The obviousness of the need for clean water was the one point nobody argued about.
the obviousness of the need for [something]
Kian was upset that the obviousness of the plan's benefits did not convince the board.
There is an obviousness to her argument that makes it hard to disagree with.
Quan was surprised by the obviousness of the committee's choice after weeks of debate.
The obviousness of the safety rules did not stop people from ignoring them.
- self-evidence
more formal; suggests the truth is so clear that no proof is needed
- inevitability
focuses on something being unavoidable rather than universally accepted
- controversy
a situation where people strongly disagree
- uncertainty
a state of doubt about what is true or right
文法句型
the obviousness of [noun]
用法筆記
This sense is often used when the speaker is contrasting what seems obviously right with what people actually decide or do. Common in formal or persuasive writing.
3. A lack of imagination, new ideas, or surprises that makes something feel dull or
A lack of imagination, new ideas, or surprises that makes something feel dull or boring.
Critics complained about the obviousness of the film's plot twist.
obviousness of [creative work]'s [element]
Meera found the obviousness of the pop song's lyrics disappointing for such a talented singer.
The obviousness of the design made the building look like every office tower in the city.
Hugo left the exhibition early, bored by the obviousness of every piece on display.
The novel's weakness is the obviousness of its message; it leaves nothing to discover.
- predictability
focuses on being able to guess what comes next; slightly broader than obviousness
- banality
stronger disapproval; suggests something is not just obvious but also boring and clichéd
- triteness
describes something that has been used so often it has lost all impact
- originality
the quality of being new and creative
- inventiveness
the ability to create new and clever things
文法句型
the obviousness of [something]
用法筆記
This sense carries a negative or critical tone. It is most often used in reviews, critiques, or analytical writing about creative works such as films, literature, art, or music.