unsubtle
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
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.
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
Diego gave an unsubtle cough whenever his colleague mentioned their old argument.
每當同事提起他們以前爭論的事時，Diego 就刻意地咳了一聲，毫不掩飾。
The film's political message was so unsubtle that even children understood it.
這部電影的政治訊息露骨到連小孩都看得懂。
Sade found the restaurant's name-dropping on the menu rather unsubtle.
Sade 覺得這家餐廳在菜單上炫耀名人名字的手法相當粗糙。
- 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
- 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.