Blatant
/ˈbleɪtənt/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Conspicuously and offensively lacking in subtlety.
The politician's blatant attempt to bribe the officials was caught on camera.
Completely obvious; done openly and unashamedly.
His blatant disregard for the rules got him into trouble.
Offensively noisy or loud.
The blatant shouting from the crowd was distracting.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'blatans', the present participle of 'blatare', which means 'to bleat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blatant disregard
An obvious lack of concern or attention.
blatant hypocrisy
Openly contradictory behavior or statements.
blatant favoritism
Obvious bias towards someone.
Related Words
brazen
Shamelessly bold; audacious.
flagrant
Conspicuously offensive.
obvious
Easily perceived or understood; clear.
Slang Meanings
In your face
His in-your-face attitude made it clear he didn’t care about others’ opinions.
No shame
She had no shame in her blatant attempt to get attention.