overt (Meaning)
overt (a)
open and observable; not secret or hidden
overt (a.)
Open to view; public; apparent; manifest.
Not covert; open; public; manifest; as, an overt act of treason.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overt
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- indeterminate
- vague
- impalpable
- nebulous
- unfathomable
- unintelligible
- vague
- grey
- inappreciable
- inappreciable
- nebulous
- subtle
- gray
- unknowable
- impalpable
- subtle
- unknowable
- grey
- incomprehensible
- indefinite
- imperceptible
- imperceptible
- indecipherable
- gray
- unintelligible
- indefinite
- indecipherable
- incomprehensible
- indeterminate
- unfathomable
Synonyms:
- unambivalent
- straightforward
- distinct
- manifest
- broad
- appreciable
- unmistakable
- pellucid
- luminous
- tangible
- noticeable
- open-and-shut
- explicit
- clear-cut
- perspicuous
- bright-line
- clear
- palpable
- unequivocal
- unambiguous
- barefaced
- bald
- perceptible
- transparent
- cognizable
- visible
- discernible
- decided
- understandable
- bald-faced
- knowable
- ringing
- crystal clear
- intelligible
- patent
- comprehensible
Antonyms:
- misty
- noncommittal
- dark
- insensible
- sketchy
- equivocal
- hazy
- unclear
- dark
- cryptic
- gauzy
- unreadable
- illegible
- sketchy
- slippery
- hazy
- gauzy
- noncommittal
- ambiguous
- equivocal
- illegible
- misty
- imprecise
- cryptic
- insensible
- cloudy
- imprecise
- indiscernible
- indistinct
- unreadable
- mysterious
- cloudy
- murky
- unclear
- slippery
- mysterious
- murky
- obscure
- ambiguous
- obscure
- indiscernible
- indistinct
overt Sentence Examples
- The suspect's overt hostility towards the victim cast a shadow of suspicion over him.
- Their overt display of affection in public drew disapproving glances from onlookers.
- The politician's overt lies damaged his credibility and ultimately led to his downfall.
- The government's overt surveillance of its citizens raised concerns about privacy and freedom.
- The terrorist attack was an overt act of violence aimed at instilling fear and chaos.
- The perpetrator's overt threats against the witness put the trial in jeopardy.
- The company's overt discrimination against minority employees resulted in a hefty lawsuit.
- The professor's overt skepticism challenged the established dogma and sparked a lively debate.
- The artist's overt symbolism in their work revealed a deep underlying message.
- The diplomat's overt diplomacy failed to prevent the escalation of tensions between the two nations.
FAQs About the word overt
open and observable; not secret or hiddenOpen to view; public; apparent; manifest., Not covert; open; public; manifest; as, an overt act of treason.
apparent, lucid,plain, digestible, simple, obvious, undisguised, evident, unambivalent, straightforward
indeterminate, vague, impalpable, nebulous, unfathomable, unintelligible, vague, grey, inappreciable, inappreciable
The suspect's overt hostility towards the victim cast a shadow of suspicion over him.
Their overt display of affection in public drew disapproving glances from onlookers.
The politician's overt lies damaged his credibility and ultimately led to his downfall.
The government's overt surveillance of its citizens raised concerns about privacy and freedom.
