Antonyms for obviousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ob-vee-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒb vi əs


Definition of obviousness

Origin :
  • 1580s, "frequently met with," from Latin obvius "that is in the way, presenting itself readily, open, exposed, commonplace," from obviam (adv.) "in the way," from ob "against" (see ob-) + viam, accusative of via "way" (see via). Meaning "plain to see, evident" is first recorded 1630s. Related: Obviously; obviousness.
  • As in simplicity : noun absence of complication,
  • As in flagrance : noun flagrancy
  • As in flagrancy : noun flagrant state
  • As in flagrantness : noun flagrancy
  • As in limpidity : noun clarity
  • As in limpidness : noun clarity
  • As in lucidness : noun clarity
  • As in clarity : noun clearness
  • As in pellucidity : noun clarity
  • As in pellucidness : noun clarity
  • As in perspicuity : noun clarity
  • As in perspicuousness : noun clarity
  • As in plainness : noun clarity
Example sentences :
  • At times the obviousness of my innocence would reduce me to despair.
  • Extract from : « Falk » by Joseph Conrad
  • The thing she had to fight against most was the recognition of his obviousness.
  • Extract from : « Narcissus » by Evelyn Scott
  • The obviousness of this further contradiction is paralleled only by its inevitableness.
  • Extract from : « Essays in Experimental Logic » by John Dewey
  • "I'll tell him that, too," he said, chuckling at the obviousness of the other's trap.
  • Extract from : « The Country Beyond » by James Oliver Curwood
  • His The Making of Religion bears proof of its obviousness on every page.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Mythology » by Lewis Spence
  • One or two of them ventured a scornful laugh, at the obviousness of the trick.
  • Extract from : « Black Man's Burden » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • He ought to experience their obviousness, their inconvenience, their distraction.
  • Extract from : « A New Atmosphere » by Gail Hamilton
  • Again her obviousness touched the secret spring of laughter in him.
  • Extract from : « The King of Arcadia » by Francis Lynde
  • "So I should gather," laughing a little at the obviousness of my last piece of information.
  • Extract from : « Nancy » by Rhoda Broughton
  • Observation without imagination makes for obviousness; imagination without observation turns into nonsense.
  • Extract from : « Five Plays » by Edward John Dunsany

Synonyms for obviousness

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