あからさまに

あからさまに
adverb
bluntly; blatantly; frankly
descriptive
1. bluntly; blatantly; frankly; openly
In a direct, unconcealed manner that may come across as tactless or inconsiderate. Often implies a lack of social tact or discretion.
あからさまに嫌(いや)な顔(かお)をする。
To make a blatantly displeased face.
彼女(かのじょ)はあからさまに態度(たいど)を変(か)えた。
She changed her attitude blatantly.
上司(じょうし)の前(まえ)であからさまに不満(ふまん)を口(くち)にするのは避(さ)けたほうがいい。
It's better to avoid voicing complaints so bluntly in front of your boss.

Describes doing something in a way that is obvious and unconcealed, often with a negative nuance of being tactless or rude. The word suggests the speaker disapproves of the lack of subtlety.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 露(あらわ)に: openly, without concealment — focuses on something hidden being revealed, often emotions
  • 堂々(どうどう)と: boldly, proudly — positive nuance of confidence, unlike the negative nuance of あからさまに
  • ずけずけと: bluntly, tactlessly — specifically about speaking without tact, stronger rudeness than あからさまに

Usage

The adjectival form あからさまな can modify nouns directly (e.g., あからさまな差別(さべつ), blatant discrimination). Both あからさまに and あからさまな are commonly used.

Related Words

Compare: 露(あらわ)に (openly, without concealment)
Compare: 堂々(どうどう)と (boldly, proudly)
Compare: 率直(そっちょく)に (frankly)
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Added 2026.4.4 3:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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