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by emilyw on September 3rd, 2005

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What is the negative connotation behind being called "transparent"?

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  • by Alatea on September 4th, 2005

    Alatea

    The negative connotations are:

    Being able to see through something or someone.
    Nothing between the ears, only light passing through.
    Usually meaning a person who lacks character.
    Being able to see through a lie to view deception.
    A shallow person.
    No subtlety.
    Thin-skinned.

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  • by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on September 8th, 2005

    Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog

    I don't see that the word should have any negative connotation at all, unless you mean that a person who is trying either to deceive or to appear clever/witty/intelligent/educated/refined/whatever, is not succeeding at it because you can see right through their attempt to deceive or impress. Even that is not negative, really, just perceptive LOL

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  • by alfapapampam on September 4th, 2005

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    In my own POV, being transparent is tantamount to not being able to keep secrets. That is a bad thing, especially when it's a top-secret stuff you're entrusted with.

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  • by WKATKW on March 26th, 2007

    WKATKW

    Some one tries to be something they are not is transparent to some one who sees through their disguise. Some people would call them a phony-- this is the negative.

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  • by ATF on December 8th, 2010

    ATF

    When did "transparent,. "Low hanging Fruit", and other new age-liberal made up crap come in ?
    It is called "HONEST" or "EASY", not Transparent or low hanging fruit. Cut the b@llSh*t !!

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