seemingly obvious

Frequency: 5.61.5 per million words

Similar to 'apparently obvious', casting some doubt on the obviousness.

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Examples (10)

  • The solution was seemingly obvious, but turned out to be far more intricate than anticipated.
  • It was a seemingly obvious mistake, yet no one had noticed it earlier.
  • From his perspective, the decision was seemingly obvious, offering the clearest path forward.
  • The truth, though seemingly obvious, was obscured by layers of misinformation.
  • What appeared as seemingly obvious generosity had ulterior motives.
  • The seemingly obvious cause of the accident proved incorrect after a thorough investigation.
  • Her lack of enthusiasm was seemingly obvious, indicating her reluctance to participate.
  • He presented a seemingly obvious explanation, but I still had my doubts.
  • The path ahead looked seemingly obvious, yet they faced unexpected obstacles.
  • Despite the seemingly obvious solution, they decided to explore other options.