Noun
/bləˈteɪn.si/
"Blatancy" refers to the quality of being obvious or conspicuous in a way that is often unpleasant or offensive. It signifies a lack of subtlety or discretion, usually describing actions or behaviors that are glaringly evident.
This term is often used in contexts discussing social issues, moral dilemmas, or ethical standards. It has a moderate frequency of use in written English, especially in journalism, analytical essays, and critiques, but it can also appear in spoken discourse, particularly in discussions about blatant behaviors or actions.
The blatancy of his lies was astonishing.
Translation: Лживость его была поразительной.
She couldn't ignore the blatancy of his disregard for the rules.
Translation: Она не могла игнорировать явное пренебрежение его к правилам.
The blatancy of the advertisement's false claims raised eyebrows among consumers.
Translation: Явность ложных утверждений в рекламе вызвала недовольство у потребителей.
"Blatancy" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, but it relates closely to phrases that deal with overt actions or behaviors. However, below are examples of idiomatic expressions that convey a similar sense of obviousness or lack of subtlety:
Out in the open
He left the evidence out in the open, showcasing the blatancy of his malfeasance.
Translation: Он оставил доказательства на виду, демонстрируя явность своих проступков.
Keep it above board
We should keep our dealings above board; any blatancy can lead to mistrust.
Translation: Нам следует вести дела открыто; любая явность может привести к недоверию.
No holds barred
In her review, she employed a no holds barred approach to criticize the blatancy of the errors.
Translation: В своей рецензии она использовала подход без ограничений, чтобы раскритиковать явность ошибок.
Blatant disregard
His blatant disregard for the law shocked everyone in the community.
Translation: Его явное пренебрежение законом шокировало всех в сообществе.
Elephant in the room
The elephant in the room was the blatancy of the company's financial troubles.
Translation: Очевидной проблемой было явное финансовое положение компании.
The term "blatancy" is derived from the adjective "blatant," which originated from the Latin word "blatire," meaning "to bleat" or "to make a loud noise." This etymology suggests a sense of noise or disturbance, which aligns with the notion of something being overtly evident or conspicuous.