flagrancy

flagrancy

The flagrancy of the crime was obvious to everyone.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of being flagrant: "flagrancy" refers to the state or condition of being conspicuously bad, shocking, or offensive, especially in relation to wrongdoing or misconduct. It emphasizes the glaring, undeniable, and often brazen nature of an action or situation.
Usage Examples
  • (The obvious and shocking nature of the wrongdoing caused anger.)
  • (His open and defiant disregard for authority led to punishment.)
  • (The blatant nature of the offense was undeniable.)
Advanced Usage

  • "with flagrancy": in a conspicuously offensive or brazen manner.

    • The company operated with flagrancy, violating safety laws without any attempt at concealment. (The company acted boldly and openly in its wrongdoing.)

  • "flagrancy of the offence": a legal or formal phrase referring to the obvious and severe nature of a crime.

    • The judge cited the flagrancy of the offence as a reason for the maximum sentence. (The judge emphasized the blatant and serious character of the crime.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Flagrant (adj): conspicuously bad, shocking, or offensive.

    • The flagrant violation of human rights drew international condemnation. (The obvious and shocking breach caused global criticism.)

  • Flagrantly (adv): in a conspicuously bad or offensive manner.

    • He flagrantly disregarded the rules. (He openly ignored the regulations.)

  • Flagrancies (n, plural): multiple instances or types of flagrant acts.

    • The report listed several flagrancies committed by the regime. (The document noted various blatant wrongdoings.)
Synonyms
  • Blatancy: the quality of being obvious and offensive.
  • Glaringness: the state of being strikingly bad or conspicuous.
  • Brazenness: boldness and lack of shame in wrongdoing.
Related Idioms

  • In broad daylight: done openly, without any attempt at concealment (often used to describe flagrant acts).

    • The theft occurred in broad daylight, showing the flagrancy of the crime. (The crime was committed openly and brazenly.)

  • Written all over it: obvious and unmistakable (used to describe flagrant evidence).

    • The flagrancy of the lie was written all over it. (The lie was so obvious that it was easily detected.)