unsubtle

IPA/ʌnˈsʌt.əl/
KK[ənsˈʌtəl]IPA/ʌnˈsʌt̬.əl/

unsubtle — adjective

  • unsubtlepositive
  • more unsubtlecomparative
  • most unsubtlesuperlative

1. said or done in a very clear and direct way, often in a manner that shows little

1.形容詞B2
釋義

said or done in a very clear and direct way, often in a manner that shows little care for being clever or tactful.

例句

The movie's message about climate change was unsubtle but effective.

Tariq made an unsubtle hint about wanting a pay rise during the meeting.

collocation: unsubtle hint

同義詞
  • obvious

    neutral in tone; describes anything easy to notice, without a hint of disapproval

  • blatant

    stronger and more negative than unsubtle, suggesting shamelessness

  • overt

    more formal and often neutral; implies something is done openly rather than hidden

  • blunt

    focuses on directness of speech, often with a neutral or honest tone

反義詞
  • subtle

    the direct opposite; describes something delicate, indirect, and requiring careful attention to notice

  • understated

    describes something presented in a restrained, unflashy way

用法筆記

Frequently used with nouns like hint, message, reminder, or warning. The word often carries a mildly negative or critical tone, suggesting the speaker wishes more care had been taken.

常見錯誤

❌He gave an unsubtle answer to the math question.
✅He gave an obvious answer to the math question.
💡'unsubtle' is about lack of tact or cleverness, not about clarity alone.