blatant
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for blatant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Completely obvious and unashamed, especially about something wrong.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use blatant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blatant lie
blatant disregard
blatantly obvious
Etymology
Coined by the poet Edmund Spenser in 1596 for his monstrous "blatant beast," likely inspired by "bleat" — the idea of something loudly and harshly sounding off.
Full origin of blatant →Frequently asked questions
What does “blatant” mean?
The word “blatant” means completely obvious and unashamed, especially about something wrong. In plain terms, so obvious it can't be missed or excused, often used about bad behaviour done openly.
How do you pronounce “blatant”?
“Blatant” is pronounced BLAY-tuhnt (/ˈbleɪtənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “blatant” in a sentence?
Here is “blatant” used in a sentence: “It was a blatant lie, and everyone in the room knew it.”
What part of speech is “blatant”?
“Blatant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “blatant” come from?
The word “blatant” dates back to around 1596. Coined by the poet Edmund Spenser in 1596 for his monstrous "blatant beast," likely inspired by "bleat" — the idea of something loudly and harshly sounding off.
Is “blatant” a common word?
“Blatant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
