unsubtle

ʌnˈsʌtəl

Definition

Definition of unsubtle - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

lack of subtlety

Rare

not subtle or refined

Rare

His unsubtle remarks made everyone uncomfortable..

blatant

obvious

obvious

Rare

easily noticed or understood without effort

Rare

The movie's message was unsubtle and clear.

blatant

conspicuous

obvious

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with unsubtle

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

how unsubtle can you get

exp.

expresses disbelief at someone's lack of subtlety

He winked at her in front of everyone, how unsubtle can you get?

Origin of unsubtle

Latin, un- (not) + subtle (fine)

Terms with unsubtle included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

bludgeon

metaphor

person or argument that is forceful but unsubtle

broad

adj.

obviousness

obvious or unsubtle

lay on with a trowel

social behavior

offer praise or flattery in an unsubtle and excessive way

blunderbuss

personality

clumsy or unsubtle person

Examples of unsubtle in a sentence

Her unsubtle approach to the problem was not appreciated.
His unsubtle hints made everyone uncomfortable.
The unsubtle advertising left no room for imagination.

View all translations of unsubtle

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:grossier, évident, ...
German:plump, offensichtlich, ...
Italian:diretto, evidente, ...
Spanish:burdo, obvio, ...
Portuguese:grosseiro, evidente, ...
Chinese:粗鲁的, 明显的, ...
Japanese:露骨な, 明白な, ...
Arabic:فَجّ, وَاضِح, ...
Hebrew:בּוֹטֶה, בָּרוּר, ...
Russian:грубый, очевидный, ...
Ukrainian:неделікатний, неприкритий, ...
Hindi:अस्पष्ट, स्पष्ट, ...
Bengali:অপরিস্কার, স্পষ্ট, ...
Catalan:groller, evident, ...
Czech:nevytříbený, okatý, ...
Danish:ubrugelig, åbenlys, ...
Dutch:bot, overduidelijk, ...
Greek:άκομψος, προφανής, ...
Hungarian:otromba, nyilvánvaló, ...
Khmer:មិនល្អិតល្អន់, ច្បាស់ក្រឡែត, ...
Korean:직설적인, 명백한, ...
Persian:غیرظریف, واضح, ...
Polish:bezpośredni, oczywisty, ...
Portuguese (BR):grosseiro, evidente, ...
Romanian:brut, evident, ...
Swedish:osubtil, uppenbar, ...
Thai:ไม่ละเอียดอ่อน, ชัดเจน, ...
Turkish:kaba, açık, ...
Vietnamese:không tinh tế, rõ ràng, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of unsubtle - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Expressions with unsubtle

Origin of unsubtle

Terms related to unsubtle

Terms with unsubtle included in their meaning

Examples of unsubtle in a sentence

View all translations of unsubtle

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery