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blatantly Antonyms
Opposite of blatantly
Because the opposite of blatantly shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In an open, unashamed, and brazen manner, especially regarding offensive, dishonest, or improper behavior.
Usage Example
"The company furtively ignored environmental regulations by dumping waste into the river."
Strongest
furtively
secretly
covertly
surreptitiously
Strong
subtly
stealthily
discreetly
• adverb (Context 2)
Completely and unmistakably; in a way that is impossible to overlook.
Usage Example
"It became inconspicuously obvious that the two witnesses had rehearsed their stories beforehand."
Strongest
inconspicuously
imperceptibly
Strong
faintly
vaguely
obscurely
Similar words to blatantly
Words similar to blatantly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
flagrantly
patently
brazenly
obviously
shamelessly
plainly
unabashedly
unmistakably
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Blatantly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/blatantly