overt expression

Frequency: 5.86.3 per million words

The process of making known one's thoughts or feelings in an open manner.

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Examples (10)

  • The therapist encouraged the overt expression of his grief to help him heal.
  • In some cultures, the overt expression of anger is considered highly impolite.
  • Her poetry serves as an overt expression of her radical political beliefs.
  • The peaceful protest was an overt expression of the community's deep dissatisfaction.
  • We need to find a healthy outlet for the overt expression of these complex emotions.
  • The overt expression of affection between the two was evident to everyone in the room.
  • Overt expression of dissent was strictly prohibited under the previous regime.
  • The artist's latest work is an overt expression of her inner turmoil and pain.
  • There was no overt expression of sympathy from the opposing side during the trial.
  • The overt expression of joy on the children's faces was truly heartwarming to see.