Definitions

flagrant

[fley-gruhnt] / ˈfleɪ grənt /

ADJECTIVE

flaunting, blatant; without shame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

atrocious bold brazen conspicuous disgraceful egregious glaring heinous notorious obvious outrageous shameful shameless shocking undisguised

WEAK

arrant awful bare-faced capital crying dreadful enormous flagitous flaming flashy grody gross hanging out immodest infamous noticeable open ostentatious out-and-out rank scandalous stick out like sore thumb striking wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealed good hidden magnificent meek obscure respectable shy timid wonderful

WEAK

disguised mild moral restrained secret

Example Sentences

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"This constitutes a new and flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and reflects a continued systematic policy of targeting journalists and silencing the voice of truth," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But it’s clear at this point that what we’re watching is meant to be understood as a flagrant simulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The September 2025 protests were driven by tech-savvy youth angry at job shortages and flagrant corruption by an ageing political elite.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Aiding his victory was his predecessor Eric Adams’ flagrant corruption and ineptitude.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

A relationship with Aunty Uju was acceptable, but such flagrant proof of the relationship was not.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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