blatant — done openly and unashamedly; very obvious and offensive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done openly and unashamedly; very obvious and offensive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbleɪtənt/
Example Sentences
- The student's blatant copying was so obvious that even the sleeping professor noticed.
- His blatant flirting with three different people at the party was embarrassing to watch.
- The company's blatant price manipulation led to government investigation.
blatant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbleɪtənt/]
done openly and unashamedly; very obvious and offensive
The student's blatant cheating shocked the entire exam hall.
Blat-ant makes blatant noise — shameless and obvious!
Latent clues reveal blatant patent theft!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'blatire' meaning 'to bleat' or 'to make a bleating sound', influenced by Old Norse and Germanic roots. The word evolved to describe something loud, obvious, and offensive in manner.
Breakdown
blat- (bleat, make loud noise) + -ant (adjective suffix meaning 'being' or 'doing') = blatant (openly and offensively obvious)
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📝Examples
“The student's blatant copying was so obvious that even the sleeping professor noticed.”
“His blatant flirting with three different people at the party was embarrassing to watch.”
“The company's blatant price manipulation led to government investigation.”
“It was a blatant attempt to avoid paying taxes through fake receipts.”
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