blatant
/ˈbleɪtənt/adjective
Done openly and obviously, without any attempt to hide it or any sense of shame.
Example sentences
- “That was a blatant lie, and everyone in the room knew it.”
- “The referee missed a blatant foul right in front of him.”
- “The ad was a blatant copy of a rival's campaign.”
Usually describes something bad: a blatant lie, blatant racism, a blatant disregard for the rules. 'Flagrant' is close in meaning but stresses how serious the offense is.