unsubtle
adjective
un·sub·tle
ˌən-ˈsə-tᵊl 
unsubtler; unsubtlest
: 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 decidedly unsubtle effects on the earth's climate …—
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Their prose tends to be overwrought; their dialogue is clunky and unsubtle.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 2025
When Dylan loses the ability to even blink, Adams and Griffith’s disagreement turns into a huge, unsubtle metaphor for their romance — which leads to a big fight, which leads to another breakup.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 9 May 2025
As in season one, Andor draws much of its potency from its pointed and unsubtle parallels to events in our real world.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
Leicester find an unsubtle way to outdo them, their eighth home loss in a row without scoring a goal uncharted territory in English league history but wasteland, nonetheless.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 2025
When Dylan loses the ability to even blink, Adams and Griffith’s disagreement turns into a huge, unsubtle metaphor for their romance — which leads to a big fight, which leads to another breakup.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 9 May 2025
As in season one, Andor draws much of its potency from its pointed and unsubtle parallels to events in our real world.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
Leicester find an unsubtle way to outdo them, their eighth home loss in a row without scoring a goal uncharted territory in English league history but wasteland, nonetheless.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Unsubtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsubtle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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