Meaning & use

Blatantly

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In a way that is completely obvious and made without any attempt at concealment.

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He blatantly ignored the no-parking sign right in front of the officer.

She blatantly copied her classmate's answers during the test.

A note on using this word

Often used to express disapproval of shameless or unashamed behavior.

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subtlydiscreetly

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