Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inconvenient truth

phrase

/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.nənt truːθ/

Definition

A fact or situation that is unpleasant or difficult to accept but must be acknowledged.

Examples

The documentary revealed many inconvenient truths about climate change.
Facing an inconvenient truth is the first step towards making a meaningful change.
His presentation presented several inconvenient truths that his audience was not ready to accept.

Meaning

An inconvenient truth refers to difficult realities, especially those relating to environmental issues and climate change, that are often ignored or ignored because they challenge the status quo.