Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Flagrant
adjective
/ FLAY-grunt /
Medium
Meaning
Conspicuously or obviously offensive; shamelessly evident and without any attempt at concealment.
Origin / Etymology
Latin flagrare (to blaze or burn), suggesting something that blazes with obvious wrongdoing
Synonyms
Blatant
Brazen
Glaring
Antonyms
Subtle
Covert
Minor
Example Sentence
"The Election Commission issued a notice to the ruling party for flagrant violations of the Model Code of Conduct after it announced a new welfare scheme the day before polling."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS2 Polity and GS4 Ethics answers when describing obvious violations of law, constitutional provisions, or ethical norms. Stronger than 'clear' or 'open' — signals a shameless disregard for rules. Useful in answers on electoral corruption, contempt of court, or constitutional breaches.
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