overt

/ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/adjective

Done openly, without any attempt to hide it.

Example sentence

“There was overt tension between the two managers during the meeting.”

Its paired opposite is 'covert', hidden. Both are staples of political and military writing.

Related words

overtimeTime spent working beyond one's normal scheduled hours.overstateTo describe something as bigger or more important than it really is.overturnThe act of flipping something over so it is upside down.overshadowTo block light from something by standing over it and casting a shadow.overwhelmTo sweep over and completely cover or bury something, as a flood does.overseasLocated in or connected with a foreign country, typically one across an ocean.