flagrant
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “flagrant” mean?
adjective.(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in contexts discussing moral failure, social injustice, or ethical dilemmas. It emphasizes a blatant disregard for accepted standards, suggesting not just wrongdoing but an audacious or shocking nature to the offense, which sets it apart from similar words like "egregious," which conveys a sense of remarkable badness but may lack the same level of overt visibility.
Common Confusions
Flagrant implies an overt and shocking disregard for accepted standards, while egregious usually suggests remarkable badness without the same level of visibility or audacity in the wrongdoing.
Example Sentences
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Parking in front of the hydrant was a flagrant violation.