obvious

• Beschreibt etwas, das leicht zu erkennen, wahrzunehmen oder zu verstehen ist; auch etwas, das klar auf der Hand liegt oder unbestreitbar ist.

Describes something that is easily seen, recognized, or understood.

1. Easily perceived or understoodA2formal

   Something that is clear, evident, or easily seen or understood without explanation.

   Offensichtlich

   • The answer to the question was obvious.
   • It was obvious that she was tired from the long journey.
   • The mistake in the report was obvious to everyone.

   Synonymeapparentclearconspicuousevidentmanifestpalpablepatentplainself-evidentunmistakable

   Antonymeambiguousconcealedhiddenimperceptibleindistinctobscuresubtleunapparentunclearvague

2. Lacking subtletyB1informal

   Used to describe something that is too clear or noticeable, often in a way that is not subtle.

   Offensichtlich

   • His attempt to flatter her was so obvious.
   • The movie's plot twist was painfully obvious.
   • She made an obvious effort to avoid him at the party.

   Synonymeblatantconspicuousglaringheavy-handedovertpatentplaintransparentunmistakableunsubtle

   Antonymefaintindirectobscureslightslysubtleunderstatedveiled