blatant
Americanadjective
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brazenly obvious; flagrant.
a blatant error in simple addition; a blatant lie.
- Synonyms:
- obtrusive, undeniable, overt, unmistakable
- Antonyms:
- inconspicuous, hidden, subtle
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offensively noisy or loud; clamorous.
blatant radios.
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tastelessly conspicuous.
the blatant colors of the dress.
adjective
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glaringly conspicuous or obvious
a blatant lie
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offensively noticeable
blatant disregard for a person's feelings
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offensively noisy
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of blatant
Coined by Edmund Spenser in 1596; compare Latin blatīre “to babble, prate,” blaterāre “to talk foolishly, babble”
Explanation
Something blatant is very obvious and offensive. Don't get caught in a blatant lie, because you won't be able to weasel your way out of it. Blatant acts are done without trying to hide them. This adjective is probably from Latin blaterare "to chatter, croak" or Latin blatīre "to chatter, gossip." A near synonym is flagrant.
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Example Sentences
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A return to industrial musicals in the age of A.I. didn’t strike me as a solution for all the woes afflicting the performing arts, from pricey tickets to the increasingly blatant corporatization of the arts.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Viet Tan called their arrest a "blatant fabrication intended to conceal the fact that the Viet Tan members were abducted in Cambodia and forcibly taken to Vietnam".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Immediately, the opening song, “a lot of feelings, no solutions,” hits listeners with a punchy bass line and blatant lyrics about having no advice to offer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“Lineage’s statement is riddled with misinformation in a blatant attempt to deflect blame for their role in this matter,” a company representative said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
But it was hard work making suggestions and not blatant declarations with her ever-changing Puerto Rican body.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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