Definition of Overt

open and not secret

Examples of Overt in a sentence

In some countries, racial prejudice is overt and not disguised in the least.  🔊

The film’s R rating is based on its content’s overt violence and sexual acts.  🔊

Because of Frank’s religious beliefs, he was able to forgive his attackers for their overt hatred.  🔊

It was an obvious case of overt discrimination when the newly hired Caucasian man was promoted instead of the African American worker who had been with the firm for ten years.  🔊

When the professor was caught on camera making overt sexual propositions to a student, he was immediately fired.  🔊

I cannot believe Jim has a crush on me because he has never shown any overt interest.  🔊

As soon as Beverly saw the dog’s overt aggression, she stood in front of her daughter to protect her.  🔊

The security guard easily noticed the shoplifter’s overt actions.  🔊

Since the detective is an observant fellow, he can easily notice facts that are not overt.  🔊

The spy knew if he gave an overt sign of his treachery he would be killed.  🔊

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