blatant
word
Definition
Describes something bad or wrong that is very obvious and easy for everyone to see. Often used for actions done without shame or in a rude way.
Usage & Nuances
'Blatant' is typically negative, stressing that something bad is shamelessly obvious. Often collocates with words like 'lie', 'disregard', 'violation'. It's more formal and stronger than just 'obvious'.
Spanish: descarado - evidentePortuguese (BR): descarado - evidentePortuguese (PT): descarado - óbvioChinese (Simplified): 公然的 - 明目张胆的Chinese (Traditional): 公然的 - 明目張膽的Hindi: साफ़-साफ़ - बेशर्मArabic: صارخ - فاضحBengali: স্পষ্ট - প্রকাশ্য - নির্লজ্জ (খারাপ ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: вопиющий - откровенный (в негативном смысле)Japanese: あからさま - 露骨Vietnamese: trắng trợn - hiển nhiên (theo nghĩa xấu)Korean: 노골적인 - 뻔한 (부정적인 의미)Turkish: bariz - apaçık (kötü anlamda)Urdu: اعلانياً - کھلم کھلا (منفی معنی میں)Indonesian: terang-terangan (dalam arti negatif) - mencolok
Example Sentences
She made a blatant mistake in her report.
basic
His excuse was so blatant that nobody believed him.
natural
You can't get away with such a blatant violation of the rules.
natural
That was a blatant lie.
basic
His blatant disregard for the rules surprised everyone.
basic
It was a blatant attempt to cheat on the test.
natural