Definition of Blatant

completely obvious, especially in an offensive manner

Examples of Blatant in a sentence

When the judge heard the defendant’s blatant lie, he became very angry.  🔊

The drunk driver’s blatant disregard for the lives of others earned him seven years in prison.  🔊

If you want to show your respect for a police officer, it is not wise to offer him a blatant bribe.  🔊

In prison, a blatant act of disobedience will get you placed in isolation.  🔊

By wearing a short dress to church, Ellie showed her blatant contempt for the religious views of the congregation.  🔊

The advertising is so blatant in this magazine that one can barely read the articles.  🔊

After the player deliberately hit the quarterback in a rough manner, he was charged with a blatant foul.  🔊

Your blatant lie about having car insurance is not going to win you any favors in traffic court.  🔊

When the waitress ignored the African American family, everyone felt as though it was a blatant case of racism.  🔊

The thief’s blatant attempt to steal the police car angered everyone in law enforcement.  🔊

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