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Definitions

self-evident

[self-ev-i-duhnt, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈɛv ɪ dənt, ˈsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
obvious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inescapable undeniable understandable unquestionable
WEAK
apparent axiomatic clear comprehensible incontrovertible manifest patently true plain prima facie self-explanatory unmistakable visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite
WEAK
unclear

Example Sentences

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But he added: "Rightmove is exploiting a self-evident dominant market position, and are charging too much for it."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"China's advantages are self-evident," Rokid CEO Misa Zhu told AFP after a recent launch in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

The appeal of “Lux” is self-evident: Rosalía sings beautifully and with great feeling, she has an unerring ear for melody and texture, and musical pleasures are abundant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Yes, ordinary Americans defeated would-be emperors in the past through political participation, nonviolent confrontation, decency of comportment — and a few self-evident truths.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

If you had done so, the inappropriateness of someone of your age and standing addressing him as "William" should have been self-evident to you.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro