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unsubtly

/ʌnˈsʌt.li/
un · sub · tly

Adjective:unsubtle
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1

In a manner that lacks delicacy, finesse, or understatement; obviously, bluntly, or heavy-handedly.

Example

"The director unsubtly telegraphed the villain's identity in the very first scene of the film."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsubtly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsubtly
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