adjective

overt

oh-VURT/əʊˈvɜːrt/

Openly shown rather than hidden.

Her raised hand gives overt expression to her opposition.

A woman openly raises her hand high to oppose a proposal at a small meeting, watched by two seated colleagues; clear visible public gesture.

Etymology

The idea of opening or uncovering shifted from literally unfastened things to whatever is plainly exposed to view. An overt action is therefore openly shown rather than concealed.

In context

The Humanist Report5:23

now that's not to say that they're just going to get elected and then state okay we're done with elections they're not going to be that overt

RNC Tape Reveals Dangerous GOP Plot to Subvert Democracy in Swing States

More examples

There was no overt opposition to the plan.
She preferred an overt statement to a hint.
His support became increasingly overt.

Forms

overt · more overt · most overt

overtly adverb — openly or plainly

Similar words

open: Open can mean unconcealed; overt specifically emphasizes visible or explicit expression.
covert: Covert means concealed; overt means openly shown.