most obvious

ADJECTIVE

apparent, understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible clear conspicuous discernible distinct evident glaring indisputable noticeable overt palpable pronounced recognizable self-evident straightforward undeniable unmistakable visible

WEAK

barefaced bright clear as a bell conclusive distinguishable explicit exposed in evidence lucid manifest observable open patent perceivable perceptible plain precise prominent public self-explanatory standing out transparent unconcealed undisguised unsubtle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous concealed dark disputable doubtful dubious dull fuzzy hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

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most obvious

One of the most obvious problems: Where is the return on all of this AI investment going to come from?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

The most obvious issue is Pappas’ opponent’s last name.

From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2026

"It was by far the most obvious impact debris pattern I've ever seen in one of these images," Wagner said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026

Real Madrid’s Mbappé is the most obvious heir apparent to the mantle of “greatest in the game.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

The importance of isolation is most obvious for Hawaii and Tonga, both of which were separated by at least 4,000 miles of ocean from the nearest societies with writing.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond