Flagrant (Adjective)
Meaning
Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; "a crying shame"; "an egregious lie"; "flagrant violation of human rights"; "a glaring error"; "gross ineptitude"; "gross injustice"; "rank treachery".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's flagrant disregard for the truth during the debate sparked widespread outrage among voters.
- The referee's decision to allow the flagrant foul go unpunished was widely criticized by fans and commentators.
- The company's flagrant exploitation of its workers' labor was exposed in a scathing investigative report.
- The government's flagrant suppression of free speech is a serious threat to democracy and human rights.
- The student's flagrant cheating on the exam was detected by the proctor and resulted in severe consequences.