blatancy
/'bleitənsi/
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Definition
Noun: The quality or state of being blatant; something that is glaringly conspicuous, obvious, and often offensively so. It implies a lack of subtlety, discretion, or shame.
Usage
"Blatancy" is used to describe an action, quality, or situation that is not just obvious but brazenly and unpleasantly conspicuous. It often carries a negative connotation of being offensive, shameless, or in bad taste due to its lack of concealment.
Examples
- The blatancy of the corruption scandal shocked the public.
- She was appalled by the blatancy of the false advertising.
- The blatancy of his favoritism towards certain employees created a toxic work environment.
Advanced Usage
- "with blatancy": Used adverbially to describe how an action is performed.
- He flouted the rules with shocking blatancy.
- The term is often used in formal or critical contexts, such as journalism, academic writing, or ethical discussions, to condemn actions perceived as shamelessly obvious.
Variants and Related Words
- Blatant (adjective): The more commonly used form. Describes something done openly and unashamedly, often with offensive obviousness.
- It was a blatant violation of the agreement.
- Blatantly (adverb): In a blatant manner.
- The statement was blatantly false.
Synonyms
- Flagrancy: Conspicuousness due to being outrageously bad or offensive.
- Glaringness: The quality of being very obvious and impossible to ignore.
- Obviousness: The state of being easily perceived or understood. (Note: "Obviousness" is more neutral, while "blatancy" implies offensiveness.)
- Brazennes: Shameless boldness.
Antonyms
- Subtlety: The quality of being delicate, elusive, or not obvious.
- Discretion: The quality of behaving in a way that avoids causing offense.
- Obscurity: The state of being unknown or difficult to understand.
Noun
- the property of being both obvious and offensive
- the blatancy of his attempt to whitewash the crime was unforgivable