Synonyms for unsubtle

Grammar : Adj

Spell : suht-l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌt l

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Définition of unsubtle

Origin : c.1300, sutel, soutil, in reference to things, "of thin consistency;" in reference to craftsmen, "skilled, clever," from Old French soutil, from Latin subtilis "fine, thin, delicate, finely woven," from sub "under" (see sub-) + -tilis, from tela "web" and texere "to weave" (see texture). The spelling with -b- reflects confusion with subtile. Most non-material senses were present by late 14c.

adj clear

Example sentences :

She was amazing in a sort of unsubtle way; crudely amazing—I thought.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Inspector McWalsh poured his unsubtle scorn on such writings for ten full minutes.
Extract from : « Anthony Trent, Master Criminal » by Wyndham Martyn

Mrs. Ginsburg rocked and fanned rhythmically; her unsubtle lips curled upward with the subtle smile of a zingaro.
Extract from : « Just Around the Corner » by Fannie Hurst

She knew him to be too simple, too unsubtle, to detect the art which lent power and pathos to her words.
Extract from : « A German Pompadour » by Marie Hay

In his unsubtle makeup the measure of his devotion was as great as the measure of his unspoiled manhood.
Extract from : « Little Lost Sister » by Virginia Brooks

The others read, talked, smoked, bandied over my head some unsubtle chaff.
Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad

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