unsubtle
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Since then, there’s been an unsubtle effort from the couple and their communications staff to create the appearance that Usha Vance has been brought to heel.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Paramount’s pitch to the Warner board has been unsubtle: guaranteed smooth regulatory sailing and a quick payout for long-abused Warner shareholders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
That is an unsubtle pitch for an unsubtle historical moment.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2025
Coralie, you’ve said that you wanted “The Substance” to be unsubtle, because the world is unsubtle in its treatment of women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024
Holly came by with the check, an unsubtle reminder that we’d overstayed our welcome.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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