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obvious Antonyms

Opposite of obvious

Because the opposite of obvious shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Easily perceived, recognized, or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

Usage Example

"It was obscure from her expression that she already knew the good news."

Strongest
obscure
subtle
hidden
Strong
ambiguous
unclear
inconspicuous
imperceptible
cryptic

• adjective (Context 2)

Predictable and lacking in subtlety, originality, or imagination.

Usage Example

"The critic noted that the novel's plot relied on an subtle twist in the final chapter."

Strongest
subtle
original
nuanced
Strong
unpredictable
clever
inventive

Similar words to obvious

Words similar to obvious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

apparent
evident
plain
unmistakable
self-evident
clear
unsubtle
predictable
See all synonyms of obvious

• Nearby Words

obtusely
obtuseness
obverse
obvious
obviously
obviousness
occasion

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obvious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obvious
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