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unsubtle

[/ʌnˈsʌtəl/]
adjective
pouco sutil
1. lacking in subtlety; obvious, crude, or lacking finesse or delicacy
His unsubtle attempt to impress her with expensive gifts was transparent to everyone.
Sua tentativa pouco sutil de impressioná-la com presentes caros era transparente para todos.
2. not refined or sophisticated; blunt or direct in an unappealing way
The unsubtle humor in the movie relied on slapstick rather than wit.
O humor pouco sutil no filme dependia de comédia física em vez de engenho.
Synonyms
bluntcrudeobviouscrassinelegantunrefineddirectheavy-handed
Antonyms
subtlerefinedsophisticateddelicateeleganttactful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pouco sutil
most common form
General Brazilian
grosseiro
alternative emphasizing crudeness
Portugal
pouco subtil
alternative spelling variant
Portugal
tosco
colloquial for crude/unrefined

Related Idioms & Phrases

as subtle as a brick through a window
beat around the bush (opposite meaning)
hit someone over the head with something
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