: very obvious and offensive
a blatant lie
He showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other drivers.
a blatant [=flagrant] attempt to bribe the judge
blatant racial discrimination
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“Blatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blatant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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