blatant (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbleɪtənt/

Definition

Done openly and unashamedly, often in an obvious or offensive way.

Examples

• The company's blatant disregard for environmental regulations led to a massive fine.

• His blatant attempt to cheat on the exam was noticed by the entire class.

• She made a blatant error in her calculations, which was easy to spot.

Synonyms of blatant

Words with a similar meaning to blatant:

• obvious
• flagrant
• brazen
• egregious

Antonyms of blatant

Words with the opposite meaning to blatant:

• subtle
• hidden

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