painfully clear

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

Used to emphasize how clear or obvious something is, often in an unpleasant way.

painfullyADVERB + ADJECTIVE

Categories:

clear

Examples (10)

  • It became painfully clear that he was no longer interested.
  • The error in his logic was painfully clear to everyone.
  • Her lack of experience was painfully clear during the presentation.
  • The truth, though harsh, was painfully clear.
  • It was painfully clear that they had underestimated the challenge.
  • The consequences of their actions were now painfully clear.
  • His intentions became painfully clear after his second statement.
  • The disparity between their incomes was painfully clear.
  • From his tone, it was painfully clear he was annoyed.
  • The need for immediate action became painfully clear.