in public

ADVERB

openly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blatantly brazenly candidly flagrantly forthrightly fully honestly plainly publicly readily simply unabashedly unashamedly willingly

WEAK

aboveboard artlessly frankly in broad daylight in full view in the open ingenuously naively naturally shamelessly straight under one's nose unhesitatingly unreservedly wantonly warts and all without pretense without reserve

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incompletely

WEAK

secretly shamefully

Example Sentences

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Those who refuse say they are denied the chance to participate in public works schemes, often the only local work available.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Shear, with a resting face that seems halfway to panic attack, plays Sam, whose free-floating anxiety is enough to make him faint in public after getting laid off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The ballroom has become a passion project for Trump during his second term: the president often discusses the plan in public appearances, press conferences and meetings.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A spokesperson for the U.S. attorney in the Middle District of Tennessee said the office does not comment on investigations that do not result in public charges.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Benji and every kid in public school seemed to be taught that you were good at something.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

in public

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