Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Conspicuously and offensively loud or obvious: Describes something that is very obvious in an unpleasant or offensive way, often attracting negative attention.
   • Done openly and unashamedly; brazen: Describes an action or quality that is completely obvious and shows a lack of shame or attempt to hide.

Usage

• Describing an obvious falsehood or injustice: Used to emphasize that something is so clear and apparent that it is shocking or offensive.
• Describing loud or garish qualities: Can describe something that is offensively conspicuous in appearance or sound.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • That was a blatant lie; everyone knew the truth.
  • The company showed a blatant disregard for environmental regulations.
  • Her blatant attempt to take credit for the work angered her colleagues.
  • The advertisement was a blatant appeal to people's fears.

Advanced Usage

• "blatantly" (adverb): In a completely obvious and unashamed manner.
  • He was blatantly cheating during the exam.
• "blatantness" (noun, less common): The quality of being blatant.
  • The blatantness of the corruption scandal shocked the public.

Variants and Related Words

• Flagrant (adj): Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible. (Often used interchangeably with , but can imply a more shocking violation of rules or ethics.)
• Overt (adj): Open and observable; not hidden or secret. (More neutral than .)
• Brazen (adj): Bold and without shame. (Similar to in implying shamelessness.)

Synonyms

• Glaring: Very obvious or conspicuous.
• Undisguised: Not concealed; open.
• Unconcealed: Not hidden or kept secret.
• Shameless: Showing a lack of shame; brazen.

Antonyms

• Subtle: So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious.
• Concealed: Kept secret; hidden.
• Discreet: Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Idioms and Phrases

• "blatant attempt": A very obvious and often clumsy effort to do or get something.
  • His flattery was a blatant attempt to win her favor.
• "in blatant violation of": Openly and clearly breaking a rule or law.
  • The construction proceeded in blatant violation of the city's zoning laws.

Adjective

1. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
   • blatant radios
   • a clamorous uproar
   • strident demands
   • a vociferous mob
2. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
   • blatant disregard of the law
   • a blatant appeal to vanity
   • a blazing indiscretion