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

Those weren’t his most egregious actions, though. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

As a league source told Sportico, Sorsby has admitted to egregious conduct in gambling on his own team and teammates. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026

The most egregious claims portray fossil fuels and global warming as beneficial, while denying the fact that burning fossil fuels raises global temperatures, which increase flooding, drought, sea-level rise and other consequences of climate change. — Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

One egregious example is his close relationship with Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr, whose unabashed attempts to gain Musk’s favor ultimately got him the job. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026

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