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Definition of blatantness
blatantness
/ˈbleɪ.tənt.nəs/
bla · tant · ness
Adverb:blatantly
•Adjective:blatant
blatantness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The quality or state of being completely obvious, unconcealed, and done without shame or attempt at hiding, especially regarding offensive or improper behavior.
Example
"The sheer blatantness of the accounting fraud shocked the independent auditors."
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While "blatantness" is a valid and transparent derivative of "blatant," native speakers more frequently prefer "blatancy" in formal writing.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blatantness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blatantness