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blatant
[ bleyt-nt ]
adjective
- brazenly obvious; flagrant:
a blatant error in simple addition; a blatant lie.
Synonyms: obtrusive, undeniable, overt, unmistakable
Antonyms: inconspicuous, hidden, subtle
- offensively noisy or loud; clamorous:
blatant radios.
- tastelessly conspicuous:
the blatant colors of the dress.
blatant
/ ˈbleɪtənt /
adjective
- glaringly conspicuous or obvious
a blatant lie
- offensively noticeable
blatant disregard for a person's feelings
- offensively noisy
Derived Forms
- ˈblatantly, adverb
- ˈblatancy, noun
Other Word Forms
- bla·tan·cy noun
- bla·tant·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of blatant1
Word History and Origins
Origin of blatant1
Example Sentences
French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of "blatant disregard of human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump".
A judge sanctioned state corrections officials for intentionally destroying evidence in that suit, writing that he “will not turn a blind eye to the Defendants’ blatant arrogance and flippant response to their legal obligations.”
The coroner said in her concluding remarks: "His self-serving cowardice, which persists to this day, demonstrates a blatant disregard for Kimberley."
Prince Harry said: "What has transpired over the last week has been heartbreaking to witness, especially when such blatant lies hurt those who have invested decades in this shared goal."
In a statement to the BBC, Tate's attorney dismissed the allegations and called the lawsuit a "blatant cash grab", accusing Ms Stern of levelling the accusations for "money and attention".
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