blatant
Impossible to miss
Blatant means offensively obvious or unashamed: a blatant lie, blatant disregard for the rules.
The word implies something that should be hidden or restrained but instead flaunts itself openly.
A blatant error is one anyone can see; blatant favoritism makes no effort to appear fair.
The adverb blatantly intensifies accusations: He blatantly ignored the warning.
Harshly conspicuous or bright
- overtPlainly apparent to all
- undisguisedNot hidden or masked
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
manifest · evident · transparent · barefaced · open · clear · plain · palpable
Shamelessly bold
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- boldCourageous and daring
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
unabashed · impudent · defiant · insolent · brash · unblushing · unrepentant · shameless
High in volume
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- showyExcessively eye-catching
garish · lurid · glitzy · tacky · flamboyant · splashy · eye-catching · screaming
Crude or indecent
- obsceneGrossly offensive to decency
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
- hatefulArousing strong dislike
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
abusive · slanderous · defamatory · racist · sexist · incendiary · scandalous · egregious
glaring
Harshly conspicuous or bright
- overtPlainly apparent to all
- undisguisedNot hidden or masked
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
patent · manifest · evident · transparent · barefaced · open · clear · plain · palpable · conspicuous
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- unashamedLacking guilt or remorse
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- boldCourageous and daring
audacious · unabashed · impudent · defiant · insolent · brash · unblushing · unrepentant · shameless · cocky
loud
High in volume
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
showy · garish · lurid · glitzy · tacky · flamboyant · splashy · eye-catching · screaming · dazzling
vulgar
Crude or indecent
- obsceneGrossly offensive to decency
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
- hatefulArousing strong dislike
derogatory · abusive · slanderous · defamatory · racist · sexist · incendiary · scandalous · egregious · outrageous
- eye-catchingstriking, conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching
- shamelessshameless, brazen, unabashed, barefaced, unapologetic
- stands outstandout, prominence, visibility, emphasis, highlight
blatantsubtle
Not immediately obvious
inconspicuous · imperceptible · unnoticeable · unobtrusive · hidden
blatantsurreptitious
Done secretly, avoiding detection
covert · discreet · concealed · stealthy · clandestine
blatantshamefaced
Showing visible embarrassment
sheepish · abashed · embarrassed · apologetic · contrite