Synonyms of egregious

egregious

adjective

i-ˈgrē-jəs 

as in blatant

very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad

the student's theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blatant
• obvious
• glaring
• gross
• flagrant
• conspicuous
• striking
• patent
• pronounced
• noticeable
• terrible
• outstanding
• sheer
• distinct
• notable
• dramatic
• clear
• remarkable
• salient
• rank
• prominent
• evident
• marked
• showy
• outright
• emphatic
• heinous
• utter
• outrageous
• monstrous
• shameful
• downright
• shocking
• plain
• visible
• discernible
• abominable
• detectable
• deplorable
• absolute
• observable
• atrocious
• awful
• perceptible
• out-and-out
• stark
• arresting
• eye-catching
• arrant
• execrable
• splashy
• preposterous
• lousy
• wretched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconspicuous
• imperceptible
• trivial
• unobtrusive
• small
• insignificant
• slight
• inconsequential
• trifling
• inconsiderable
• unnoticeable
• invisible
• hidden
• concealed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of egregious

The official scorecards delivered some egregious scorecards, but the right man won as Tszyu deserved the win over a Spence who looked like a shadow of his former self. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

His violations were so numerous and egregious, a court revoked Huckabay’s ability to register and title a boat in the state, according to the FWC. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

The most egregious case is Sturgis’ Ru, who transforms over the course of the play from a jittery wreck into a vengeful, plaintive monster. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The rail, which lined a four-lane road near an overpass, was an egregious assembly of one of Sicking’s older designs. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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