unsubtle

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

unsubtle — 形容詞

  • 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

露骨

過於直接而缺乏細膩

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.

這部電影關於氣候變遷的訊息雖然露骨，但很有效。

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

Tariq 在會議上暗示想加薪，暗示得非常露骨。

collocation: unsubtle hint

常見搭配
  • unsubtle hint
  • unsubtle message
  • unsubtle warning
  • rather unsubtle
  • a bit unsubtle
  • somewhat unsubtle
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.

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常用片語

  • so unsubtle that
  • too unsubtle for