flagrant
Shockingly open, undisguised
Flagrant describes something shockingly obvious and offensive—a violation so brazen it can't be ignored or excused: a flagrant abuse of power, flagrant disregard for the rules.
The word implies not just wrongdoing but boldness about it, as if the offender doesn't care who notices.
A flagrant foul in basketball is one involving excessive or unnecessary contact.
Harshly conspicuous or bright
- overtPlainly apparent to all
- brazenShamelessly bold
- undisguisedNot hidden or masked
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
shameless · barefaced · unabashed · bold · transparent · unconcealed · unhidden · unapologetic
Odiously, shockingly evil
- atrociousAppallingly, shockingly wicked
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
- unconscionableMorally unacceptable, beyond reason
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
outrageous · shocking · grievous · gross · notorious · scandalous · deplorable · disgraceful
Clearly perceived or understood
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
pronounced · striking · palpable · visible · noticeable · clear · plain · undeniable
Offensive or illegal
- infractionMinor rule breach
- breachBreaking of agreement
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- offenseViolation or umbrage
transgression · infringement · disregard · contravention · abuse · flouting · defiance · trespass
glaring
Harshly conspicuous or bright
- overtPlainly apparent to all
- brazenShamelessly bold
- undisguisedNot hidden or masked
unmistakable · shameless · barefaced · unabashed · bold · transparent · unconcealed · unhidden · unapologetic · open
heinous
Odiously, shockingly evil
- atrociousAppallingly, shockingly wicked
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
- unconscionableMorally unacceptable, beyond reason
appalling · outrageous · shocking · grievous · gross · notorious · scandalous · deplorable · disgraceful · reprehensible
evident
Clearly perceived or understood
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
- apparentClearly seen or understood
conspicuous · pronounced · striking · palpable · visible · noticeable · clear · plain · undeniable · prominent
foul
Offensive or illegal
- infractionMinor rule breach
- breachBreaking of agreement
- misconductImproper professional behavior
offense · transgression · infringement · disregard · contravention · abuse · flouting · defiance · trespass · breaking
- basketballbasketball, rebound, dunk, basketball camps, dribble
- shamelessshameless, brazen, unabashed, barefaced, unapologetic
- basketball slangairball, alley-oop, ankle breaker, baller, ballin
- clarityclearness, clear, obvious, simplification, concise
- eye-catchingstriking, conspicuous, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching
- stands outstandout, prominence, visibility, emphasis, highlight
flagranthidden
Kept out of sight
concealed · covert · secret · subtle · inconspicuous
flagrantdiscreet
Careful to avoid notice
restrained · shamefaced · modest · circumspect · cautious
- flagrant foulUnnecessary or excessive contact
conflagration, flagrantly, flagrancy, conflagrations, flagrance