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
• terrible
• noticeable
• outstanding
• sheer
• distinct
• notable
• dramatic
• clear
• remarkable
• salient
• rank
• prominent
• evident
• marked
• showy
• outright
• emphatic
• heinous
• utter
• outrageous
• monstrous
• shameful
• downright
• plain
• shocking
• visible
• discernible
• abominable
• detectable
• deplorable
• absolute
• observable
• atrocious
• perceptible
• awful
• 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

This was not the case for one—an egregious offering that dwarfed all the others, like a cuckoo in a wren’s nest. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Top school administrators are required to check with applicants’ previous employers to see if they had ever been reported to the state for credible or substantiated complaints of egregious misconduct. — Holly McDede, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

Citing what an administrative law judge called egregious conduct, the DEA last month revoked Rubinger’s ability to prescribe opioids. — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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