unsubtle

British

/ ʌnˈsʌtəl /

adjective

not subtle; obvious or blatant

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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

The unsubtle goal is “The Katie Miller Podcast” is to “humanize” its subjects with “they’re just like you!” interviews.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2025

That is an unsubtle pitch for an unsubtle historical moment.

From Slate • Sep. 8, 2025

In an open meeting of all nations, the EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra called the draft deal "unbalanced, unworkable and unsubtle".

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

As we drove, Daisy struck up a wholly unsubtle conversation.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

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