blatant
adjective
bla·tant ˈblā-tᵊnt 
1
: noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
2
: completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : brazen
blatant disregard for the rules
blatantly adverb
Synonyms
- caterwauling
- clamant
- clamorous
- obstreperous
- squawking
- vociferant
- vociferating
- vociferous
- yawping
- yauping
- yowling
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Example Sentences
Blatant racial and gender discrimination is just about over. 
Gregg Esterbrook, New Republic, 20 Dec. 1999 The surcharges are particularly galling … because they seem to amount to blatant double dipping. John Greenwald, Time, 29 Nov. 1999 He showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other drivers. a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor
Gregg Esterbrook, New Republic, 20 Dec. 1999 The surcharges are particularly galling … because they seem to amount to blatant double dipping. John Greenwald, Time, 29 Nov. 1999 He showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other drivers. a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor Recent Examples on the Web George Kittle’s impact on the San Francisco 49ers’ ecosystem is as blatant and emphatic as one of his pancake blocks on the edge, or one of his maniacal charges through opposing secondaries. Michael Silver, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 The Russian attack on Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022 This step is a blatant violation of international law as well as of the Minsk agreements. Jane Li, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2022 The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements. Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2022 Former Prime Minister Stubbs said Russia’s recent hostility and blatant violation of international law and norms brings NATO’s mission back to its original Cold War mandate. Chris Massaro, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2022 In an industry obsessed with physical appearances and beauty standards that idolize able-bodiedness, prejudice -- though not always as blatant as that recounted by Snell -- has always been part of the casting process. Lottie Jackson, CNN, 29 Sep. 2021 Others were blatant, like the exponential increase in home costs. Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2022 China’s propagandists have instead intensified their efforts, amplifying not only the Kremlin’s broad views about the war but also some of the most blatant lies about its conduct. New York Times, 11 Apr. 2022 See More
Michael Silver, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 The Russian attack on Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2022 This step is a blatant violation of international law as well as of the Minsk agreements. Jane Li, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2022 The recognition of the two separatist territories in #Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the #Minsk agreements. Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2022 Former Prime Minister Stubbs said Russia’s recent hostility and blatant violation of international law and norms brings NATO’s mission back to its original Cold War mandate. Chris Massaro, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2022 In an industry obsessed with physical appearances and beauty standards that idolize able-bodiedness, prejudice -- though not always as blatant as that recounted by Snell -- has always been part of the casting process. Lottie Jackson, CNN, 29 Sep. 2021 Others were blatant, like the exponential increase in home costs. Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2022 China’s propagandists have instead intensified their efforts, amplifying not only the Kremlin’s broad views about the war but also some of the most blatant lies about its conduct. New York Times, 11 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
perhaps from Latin blatire to chatter
First Known Use
1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
blatant
adjective
bla·tant ˈblā-tᵊnt
: completely obvious in a disagreeable way
a blatant lie
blatant
adjective
1
as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor Synonyms & Similar Words
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- vocal
- outspoken
- vociferous
- squawking
- caterwauling
- noisy
- vociferating
- shrill
- obstreperous
- yowling
- clamorous
- yawping
- clamant
- vociferant
- yauping
- brazen
- strident
- boisterous
- raucous
- loudmouthed
- dissonant
- rowdy
- blaring
- cacophonous
- uproarious
- discordant
- robustious
- grating
- earsplitting
- brassy
- dinning
- clangorous
- booming
- blustering
- rackety
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- silent
- still
- quiet
- subdued
- noiseless
- soundless
- hushed
- calm
2
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad I take off points for blatant spelling errors Synonyms & Similar Words
- obvious
- glaring
- gross
- flagrant
- egregious
- patent
- conspicuous
- striking
- noticeable
- sheer
- pronounced
- distinct
- outstanding
- clear
- terrible
- marked
- dramatic
- notable
- rank
- evident
- outright
- prominent
- remarkable
- salient
- utter
- monstrous
- shocking
- showy
- plain
- emphatic
- downright
- outrageous
- visible
- shameful
- detectable
- arresting
- stark
- discernible
- heinous
- absolute
- out-and-out
- arrant
- perceptible
- abominable
- awful
- eye-catching
- observable
- atrocious
- splashy
- deplorable
- preposterous
- discernable
- lousy
- execrable
- wretched
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inconspicuous
- slight
- trivial
- unobtrusive
- imperceptible
- inconsequential
- insignificant
- small
- trifling
- unnoticeable
- inconsiderable
- hidden
- invisible
- concealed
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of blatant are boisterous, clamorous, obstreperous, strident, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.
blatant rock music
a blatant clamor for impeachment
Although the words boisterous and blatant have much in common, boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.
a boisterous crowd of party goers
The synonyms clamorous and blatant are sometimes interchangeable, but clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.
clamorous demands for prison reforms
The words obstreperous and blatant can be used in similar contexts, but obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.
the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested
The meanings of strident and blatant largely overlap; however, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.
heard the strident cry of the crow
While in some cases nearly identical to blatant, vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.
vociferous cries of protest and outrage
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