Definition

The quality of being very obvious or conspicuous, often in a way that is considered rude or offensive.

Example

The blatant disregard for the rules shocked everyone at the meeting.

Conversation

Did you see that post about the new policy changes at work?

Yeah, the blatancy of their disregard for our opinions is shocking.

I know, right? It feels like they just don't care about our feedback at all.

Exactly! It's frustrating to see such blatancy in their decision-making.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blatancy is derived from 'blatant' (from Latin 'blatans', the present participle of 'blatere', meaning to bleat or cry out) and the suffix '-cy' (meaning the state or quality of). The word 'blatancy' refers to the quality of being obvious or conspicuous, often in a way that is offensive or shameless.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'crying out' ('blatere') in a way that is very obvious or shameless — that's what 'blatancy' means.

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