overt
Not at all hidden
Overt means open, unconcealed, or done without attempt to hide: overt hostility, overt discrimination, an overt act of aggression.
The word contrasts with covert—what is overt can be plainly observed, while what is covert is hidden or secret.
Legal contexts distinguish overt acts from mere intentions or plans.
Clearly seen or understood
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
conspicuous · observable · perceptible · discernible · patent · palpable · unmistakable · pronounced
apparent
Clearly seen or understood
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
noticeable · conspicuous · observable · perceptible · discernible · patent · palpable · unmistakable · pronounced · marked
open
Not closed
- declaredStated with authority
- publicAvailable to all
- unconcealedNot hidden away
unhidden · exposed · revealed · displayed · announced · professed · avowed · acknowledged · admitted · stated
flagrant
Shockingly conspicuous and wrong
barefaced · unabashed · audacious · shameless · bold · undisguised · unapologetic · impudent · insolent · unashamed
- behaviorshabit, aggressive, agitation, conduct, passive
- opennessopen, openness, transparent, transparency, accessible
- shamelessshameless, brazen, unabashed, barefaced, unapologetic
- Scientologyauditing, auditor, clear, Dianetics, engram
- classificationsclassified, hierarchical, class, unclassified, categorical
- clarityclearness, clear, obvious, simplification, concise
overthidden
Kept out of sight
secret · covert · concealed · clandestine · undercover
- romantic overtureEarly attempt to attract
- 1812 OvertureCommemorative orchestral battle composition
- William Tell OvertureRossini's operatic introduction
- overtaking laneLane for faster vehicles
cover, discovery, overtake, covert, discover, overture, overtaken, overtly, overtook