overt

IPA/əʊˈvɜːt/
KK[ovˈɚt]IPA/əʊˈvɜːrt/

overt — adjective

  • overtpositive
  • more overtcomparative
  • most overtsuperlative

1. describes actions, feelings, or behaviour that you can clearly see, without any

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes actions, feelings, or behaviour that you can clearly see, without any attempt to hide them or keep them secret.

例句

Christopher showed no overt signs of nervousness before the job interview.

collocation: overt signs of

The company's overt support for the new policy surprised many employees.

collocation: overt support for [something]

同義詞
  • obvious

    broader and more neutral; does not imply any intention to hide or reveal

  • open

    more neutral and positive in tone; lacks the formal/confrontational feel of overt

  • manifest

    more formal and literary; suggests something that is clearly and unmistakably evident

  • apparent

    describes something that seems true based on what is visible, not necessarily done without concealment

反義詞
  • covert

    the direct opposite; describes actions or feelings that are hidden or kept secret

  • hidden

    more general; describes anything that is not easily seen or known about

  • secret

    describes something done or kept without others knowing about it

文法句型

overt + noun

be/become/remain + overt

用法筆記

Overt is most commonly used before a noun (attributive position), especially in phrases describing negative or confrontational attitudes such as overt hostility, overt racism, or overt criticism. In less formal contexts, obvious or open may sound more natural.

常見錯誤

❌His dislike was very overt, everyone could tell.
✅His dislike was obvious
💡everyone could tell.' — Overt is more natural describing a deliberate lack of concealment, while obvious simply describes something easy to perceive.
❌She made an overt effort to welcome the new neighbours.
✅She made a sincere effort to welcome the new neighbours.
💡Overt sounds overly formal or negative for everyday positive actions; use open or sincere instead.