Meaning & use
flagrant
Shockingly obvious or noticeable, especially in a way that is clearly wrong or offensive.
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The referee gave a red card for the flagrant foul committed in front of everyone.
It was a flagrant violation of the company's safety rules that put workers at risk.
A note on using this word
Flagrant almost always describes wrongdoing; unlike "obvious," it carries a strong sense of disapproval.
Words with a similar meaning
blatantglaring
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