not exactly subtle

Examples (10)

• His attempt to sneak out was not exactly subtle; he tripped over the cat.
• When she loudly proclaimed she wasn't upset, her tone was not exactly subtle.
• The company's advertising campaign was not exactly subtle in its attempt to mimic their competitor.
• He tried to give a hint, but his words were not exactly subtle.
• Her criticism of the new policy was not exactly subtle, everyone heard her.
• The politician's plea for donations was not exactly subtle; he listed his financial woes.
• The disguise was not exactly subtle; he wore a bright pink wig and a fake mustache.
• His obvious attempts to impress the boss were not exactly subtle.
• The smell of garlic in his breath was not exactly subtle after lunch.
• Her dramatic sigh when asked to do more work was not exactly subtle.