Is 'flagrant' formal or informal?

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Can 'flagrant' describe a mistake?

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flagrant

/ˈflæɡrənt/

IELTSAcademic

adjective

Very obvious and shameless; unjustifiably severe or wrong.

This is a flagrant violation of the rules.
He showed flagrant disregard for safety.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'flagrant' is stronger than 'blatant' and more intense than 'shocking'. Use 'flagrant' when emphasizing open, shameless wrongness that feels offensive, while 'blatant' suits obvious rule-breaking and 'shocking' fits surprising severity.

In other languages

Spanish: Flagrante, notorio
Japanese: 明白な, ひどい
Korean: 당연하게 명백한
Vietnamese: Rõ ràng, đáng trách
Chinese: 明目张胆的, 极坏的

Etymology

Common phrases

flagrant violationflagrant disregardflagrant error

Synonyms

blatant shocking obvious appalling gross

Frequently asked questions

Is 'flagrant' formal or informal?: Is 'flagrant' formal or informal?
How is 'flagrant' used in academic writing?: When is 'flagrant' used in academic writing?
What is a common collocation with 'flagrant'?: What is a common phrase with 'flagrant'?
Can 'flagrant' describe a mistake?: Can 'flagrant' describe a mistake?