Meaning of the word flagrant in English

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flagrant

US /ˈfleɪ.ɡrənt/
UK /ˈfleɪ.ɡrənt/

Adjective

1.

(of a bad action, situation, person, etc.) shocking because of being so obvious:

Example:
a flagrant misuse of funds/privilege
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