unsubtle
adjective
un·sub·tle
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unsubtler;
unsubtlest
Definition of unsubtle
: not indirect or difficult to perceive : not subtle
an unsubtle hint/reminder Historical records suggest that subtle variations in the sun's energy output can have decidely unsubtle effects on the earth's climate …— M. Mitchell Waldrop
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Other Words from unsubtle
unsubtly
\ ˌən-ˈsət-lē
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of unsubtle in a Sentence
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Six months after her breakup with talent agent (and now ex-fiancé) Christian Carino made news, the superstar was spotted locking lips with audio engineer Daniel Horton in L.A., according to very unsubtle photos published by People. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Lady Gaga Was Seen Kissing Audio Engineer Daniel Horton in L.A.," 30 July 2019 The endeavor even has marquee branding to match that goal — Artemis, in Greek mythology the twin sister of Apollo, an unsubtle sign that NASA is attempting not only to reach the lunar surface but also recall its glory days. — Christian Davenport, BostonGlobe.com, "As NASA celebrates its biggest triumph, there are worries it won’t be able to do it again," 19 July 2019 The endeavor even has marquee branding to match that goal - Artemis, in Greek mythology the twin sister of Apollo, an unsubtle sign that NASA is attempting not only to reach the lunar surface but recall its glory days. — cleveland.com, "As NASA celebrates its biggest triumph, there are worries it won’t be able to do it again," 19 July 2019 The mall functions as both a giant ‘80s throwback and a blatantly unsubtle commentary on corporate greed wreaking havoc on small-town America — season three’s anticapitalist undertones being an unexpectedly woke new addition to the show. — Aja Romano, Vox, "Stranger Things season 3 is charming but frustrating. Here’s a spoiler-free review.," 30 June 2019 The unsubtle phallic joke ricochets around tropes of corrosive masculinity and feminine empowerment, establishing a leitmotif in the artist’s career. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Sarah Lucas show at the Hammer Museum is naked but definitely not afraid," 17 July 2019 Those unsubtle eye rolls by the editors in our hugely popular YouTube test kitchen videos? — Adam Rapoport, Bon Appétit, "These Are the Simplest Recipes We’ve Published This Year," 16 July 2019 Her chief skill is as a midwife, which becomes an increasingly unsubtle metaphor — much of the novel turns on Aino trying to deliver better working conditions for the loggers. — Mark Athitakis, chicagotribune.com, "Karl Marlantes pens another spirited epic, this time about immigrants, logging and labor," 11 July 2019 And while Facebook’s ambitions appear unsubtle (at least to me), the biggest tech companies are all building more and more advanced and immersive ecosystems. — Molly Wood, WIRED, "Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency Betrays the Company’s True Ambitions," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unsubtle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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