blatant

adjective

bla·​tant ˈblā-tᵊnt 

1

: noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous

2

: completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : brazen

blatant disregard for the rules

blatantly adverb

Synonyms

• caterwauling
• clamant
• clamorous
• obstreperous
• squawking
• vociferant
• vociferating
• vociferous
• yawping
• yauping
• yowling

Choose the Right Synonym for blatant

vociferous, clamorous, blatant, strident, boisterous, obstreperous mean so loud or insistent as to compel attention.

vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music

a blatant clamor for impeachment

strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

Examples of blatant in a Sentence

Blatant racial and gender discrimination is just about over. —Gregg Esterbrook, New Republic, 20 Dec. 1999

The surcharges are particularly galling … because they seem to amount to blatant double dipping. —John Greenwald, Time, 29 Nov. 1999

He showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other drivers.

a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor

Recent Examples on the Web

Alarming incidents of blatant anti-Semitism and Islamaphobia fuel a toxic atmosphere across much of the globe. —Kai Bird, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024

Reese tearfully addressed the onslaught of criticism, judgment, and blatant, often racist attacks she’s faced since the spotlight began to shine on her. —Rivea Ruff, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024

For Justice Thomas’s critics, his selection of Ms. Clanton as a clerk is blatant favoritism, if not nepotism, particularly for a justice already under an ethics cloud for revelations about his gifts and travel from wealthy benefactors. —Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024

The judge did not mince words in his finding that the suit lacked merit and appeared to be a blatant attempt to intimidate researchers and critics. —Taylor Telford, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024

This kind of late-stage renegotiation not only undermines the trust and agreement already put forth but is a blatant disregard for professional etiquette, which in turn creates an uncomfortable situation for everyone involved. —Innesa Burrola, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

The anchor people who perpetuated this blatant mischaracterization of what the former president said were not behaving in a righteous manner. —Byron Harlan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024

Their love and blatant choice to be happy is part of the reason people seem to be drawn to their growing social media platforms. —Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024

At different times in history, the wearing of makeup has been blatant, secretive and everything between. —Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Latin blatire to chatter

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

blatant

adjective

bla·​tant ˈblāt-ᵊnt 

1

: noisy especially in a rude way

2

: completely obvious especially in a disagreeable way

a blatant lie

blatantly adverb