あからさま
あからさま
na-adjective
blatant; obvious; open; undisguised
1.
blatant; obvious; open; undisguised
Describes something done openly without any attempt to hide or disguise it. Often used for behavior or attitudes that are considered rude, inappropriate, or socially unacceptable.
あからさまに嫌な顔をした。
He made an obviously disgusted face.
あからさまな態度は良くない。
Such an undisguised attitude is not good.
彼女はあからさまに不満を表して会議を出て行った。
She openly expressed her dissatisfaction and left the meeting.
Describes doing or showing something without any concealment. Typically carries a negative connotation — the openness is considered socially inappropriate or rude. Can function as あからさまな (before nouns) or あからさまに (as adverb).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- あからさまな態度: undisguised attitude
- あからさまに嫌がる: to show obvious displeasure
- あからさまな差別: blatant discrimination
- あからさまに言う: to say bluntly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 露骨: blunt/explicit — stronger, often with sexual or aggressive nuance
- 大っぴらに: openly — more neutral, less about rudeness
- 堂々と: boldly — carries a positive nuance of confidence